
£750 - £950
2008 VAUXHALL TIGRA TWINPORT
United Kingdom • 25 Mar 2026 • Lot 14
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2008 Vauxhall Tigra Twinport is a two-seater convertible with 102,500 miles, a 1400cc engine, and a manual gearbox. It has a new exhaust and MOT until September 2026, making it ready for summer fun.

Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
07489
Chassis No:
Odometer:
102,500 miles
CV58AZG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
2008 VAUXHALL TIGRA TWINPORTThe 2008 Vauxhall Tigra (specifically the Tigra TwinTop) is a small, two-seater convertible roadster known for its electrically retractable hardtop roof.
It was a popular alternative to cars like the Peugeot 206 CC, offering a blend of coupé security and open-top driving.
Typically found with a 1.4i 16v (90 BHP) or a 1.8i 16v (123 BHP) petrol engine.
A 1.3 CDTi diesel variant was also produced.Most models feature a 5-speed manual gearbox, though a 1.4L automatic option was available.The hardtop lowers or raises in under 20 seconds at the push of a button.The 1.4L engine is quite frugal, averaging approximately 30–35 mpg in mixed driving.This particular car is is likely one of the better examples available having a good five speed manual gearbox coupled to the nippy 1400cc engine.Fast becoming a collectors item, this is top-down motoring at its most economical.Showing 102500 milesStarts drives and runs well.New rocker valve cover& MAF sensor.New sports exh...
Points of note
£549
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,802
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,140
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
102,335 miles
Registration Date
2008-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 16 2025 with 102,335 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF/OSF (4.1.4 (b))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front&rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front exhaust flexi worn
Passed
On Jul 12 2024 with 102,329 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Jul 06 2024 with 102,328 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Jun 30 2023 with 98,545 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed
On Jun 30 2023 with 98,545 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 21 2022 with 94,406 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jun 20 2022 with 94,394 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 23 2021 with 90,724 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jun 23 2021 with 90,724 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 24 2020 with 87,447 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jun 24 2020 with 87,447 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 14 2019 with 83,579 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jun 14 2019 with 83,579 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 21 2018 with 78,202 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2017 with 67,599 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 05 2016 with 55,474 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak engine area
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Aug 27 2015 with 45,054 miles
Failed
On Aug 24 2015 with 45,054 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)
Failed
On Apr 12 2015 with 45,039 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User Entered:
- wiper blades torn
Passed
On Apr 12 2015 with 45,039 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- wiper blades torn
Passed
On Sep 30 2014 with 43,711 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed
On Sep 29 2014 with 43,711 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Sep 27 2013 with 38,953 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Sep 12 2012 with 35,608 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2011 with 31,475 miles

























