2008 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · MA08 GPJ
2008 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 75,108 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 GPJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 75,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 GPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Tigra (MA08 GPJ) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
MA08 GPJ Mileage History
- 23/03/201124,636 mi
- 25/03/201124,636 mi
- 27/03/201229,030 mi+4,394 mi
- 27/03/201330,164 mi+1,134 mi
- 20/03/201439,427 mi+9,263 mi
- 19/03/201548,965 mi+9,538 mi
- 22/03/201657,529 mi+8,564 mi
- 28/03/201760,941 mi+3,412 mi
- 28/03/201862,925 mi+1,984 mi
- 01/05/201965,010 mi+2,085 mi
- 10/05/201965,024 mi+14 mi
- 04/02/202167,977 mi+2,953 mi
- 08/02/202167,989 mi+12 mi
- 03/02/202269,182 mi+1,193 mi
- 03/02/202269,182 mi
- 23/02/202370,827 mi+1,645 mi
- 24/02/202370,827 mi
- 16/04/202472,783 mi+1,956 mi
- 18/04/202472,785 mi+2 mi
- 17/04/202574,264 mi+1,479 mi
- 24/04/202574,271 mi+7 mi
- 19/08/202675,108 mi+837 mi
Average of roughly 3,276 miles per year across 22 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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