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BG08 WSW

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 72,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 72,275 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,231 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 64,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 60,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,043 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,043 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,697 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,209 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Dec 2015 41,205 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,316 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,111 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BG08 WSW is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG08 WSW, 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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BG08 WSW is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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