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EA08 BVJ

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,839 mi
Last recorded77,839 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 73,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 71,566 miles

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 29 Sep 2018 69,137 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 69,135 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 65,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,619 miles

small tears in o/s front tyre

surface cuts in n/s front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

small tears in o/s front tyre

surface cuts in n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,173 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,510 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 36,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,962 miles

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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EA08 BVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA08 BVJ, 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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EA08 BVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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