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BJ08 OBF

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,448 mi
Last recorded80,448 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,272 miles

rear handbrake poor

front discs and pads worn

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,670 miles

front discs and pads worn

o/s/f wiper blade poor clearing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,056 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,484 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,962 miles

nail in off side rear tyre inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

nail in off side rear tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,086 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,439 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 16,439 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5 mm

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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BJ08 OBF is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ08 OBF, 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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BJ08 OBF is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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