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BF08 TXH

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 TXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 77,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,718 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,483 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 62,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,373 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2018 62,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have cuts on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,019 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 60,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,892 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of the tread - the near side is close to the legal limit in places.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of the tread - the near side is close to the legal limit in places.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,341 miles

Both front tyres are worn low and are close to the legal limit in places.

The front brake discs are deteriorated and showing some wear.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,556 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,307 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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BF08 TXH is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 TXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 TXH registered?

BF08 TXH is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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