2008 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · EY58 XEX

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass on July 5 2024 at 69,289 miles. This most recent result indicates that the car met all minimum safety and environmental standards without defects, reversing a period of instability seen in 2022. The transition from consecutive failures to a clean pass suggests that the previously identified mechanical or structural issues were addressed and the vehicle has maintained consistent condition over the last two years. At 18 years old, the Vauxhall Tigra exhibits an exceptionally low-mile profile, averaging approximately 3,850 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to average vehicles. However, the record shows a significant gap between the April 2021 test at 62,873 miles and the August 2022 failure at 65,996 miles. During this sixteen-month interval, the vehicle covered only 3,123 miles, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown regardless despite the low distance travelled. A buyer should focus their inspection on the areas that caused the failures in late 2022. While the specific defects are not listed in this summary, the rapid succession of two failures within three months at low-mileage suggests a specific component reached its end of life or was poorly repaired. Given the age of the vehicle and low mileage, a thorough inspection of structural corrosion on the sills and arches is essential, as stationary vehicles often suffer from surface rust. Check the brake system for seized calipers and perished suspension bushes, as low-use cars are prone to brake binding and rubber cracking over long periods.