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BG08 YWT

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,096 mi
Last recorded56,096 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,096 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 56,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,610 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 43,610 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer track rod ends heavily corroded but the (gattor) boot still in place and preventing the ingress of dirt. all working as intended

Fail 30 Nov 2018 39,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting clamp to middle exhaust section heavily corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer track rod ends heavily corroded but the (gattor) boot still in place and preventing the ingress of dirt. all working as intended

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,258 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner and outer walls, but not through to cords

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 YWT is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 YWT, 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 YWT is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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