2008 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · FV08 LSC
2008 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 88,674 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 LSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 LSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Tigra (FV08 LSC) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FV08 LSC Mileage History
- 15/09/202282,642 mi
- 15/09/202385,900 mi+3,258 mi
- 14/09/202487,756 mi+1,856 mi
- 27/09/202588,674 mi+918 mi
Average of roughly 1,989 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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