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BL08 LXD

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

some slight movement in both steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2025 88,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

some slight movement in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 63,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,475 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 53,475 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,139 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,469 miles

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Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,469 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,913 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,076 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 21,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,653 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 20,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BL08 LXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL08 LXD, 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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BL08 LXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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