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Vauxhall Tigra

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,364 cc

L8 SHEMOT history

L8 SHE is a black petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L8 SHE black Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,597 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SHE was last recorded at 74,597 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2024: 71,175 miles, lower than 75,175 miles on 15 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,120 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,477 miles
Average per year
3,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,597 miles
  • 2025 – 73,120 miles
  • 2024 – 71,175 miles
  • 2022 – 69,921 miles
  • 2021 – 68,051 miles
  • 2020 – 65,992 miles
  • 2019 – 62,817 miles
  • 2018 – 59,844 miles
  • 2017 – 53,370 miles
  • 2016 – 49,324 miles
  • 2015 – 44,878 miles
  • 2014 – 40,928 miles
  • 2013 – 36,651 miles
  • 2012 – 33,151 miles
  • 2011 – 28,950 miles
  • 2010 – 23,217 miles
  • 2009 – 18,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,597 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering collumn knocking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust flexi split but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • ADVISE FRONT GEARBOX MOUNTING SPLIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,597 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,597 miles
    Test number
    724282096226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,120 miles (+1,945)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    962435857968
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
  3. Pass71,175 miles (-4,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    909095028808
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering collumn knocking slightly (2.2.2 (c))
  4. Fail75,175 miles (+5,254)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    373906128119
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable failed on tester (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering collumn knocking slightly (2.2.2 (c))
  5. Pass69,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,921 miles
    Test number
    832164805250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,921 miles (+1,870)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,921 miles
    Test number
    882276664234
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass68,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    855030734881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi split but not leaking
  8. Fail68,051 miles (+2,059)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    958937660423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi split but not leaking
  9. Pass65,992 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    207393828679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,817 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    184300585334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,844 miles (+3,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    302817711802
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  12. Pass56,791 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,791 miles
    Test number
    616681692443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    451610309032
    • AdvisoryADVISE FRONT GEARBOX MOUNTING SPLIT
  14. Fail53,370 miles (+4,046)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    957269600798
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryADVISE FRONT GEARBOX MOUNTING SPLIT
  15. Pass49,324 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    943104418303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,878 miles (+3,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,878 miles
    Test number
    707453425014
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing near legal limit
  17. Pass40,928 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    105933524086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    867021323037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,651 miles (+3,500)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    996221323094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  20. Pass33,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    887565122084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  21. Fail33,151 miles (+4,201)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    466275922090
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  22. Pass28,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    355974221071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,950 miles (+5,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    479204821083
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass23,217 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    390511420030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,075 miles
    Test number
    710442129019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SHE

Does L8 SHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SHE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SHE?
The MOT on L8 SHE is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SHE done?
L8 SHE was recorded at 74,597 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
Has L8 SHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SHE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 SHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 SHE find?
L8 SHE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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