MOT reliability
Triumph Tigar
12 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Triumph Tigar vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tigar has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,914 miles.
12
Vehicles
108
MOT tests
1,024
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Tigar problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tigar MOT tests:
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Other121%
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Brakes10%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
Triumph Tigar pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Triumph Tigar MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tigar MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- front brake binding (2 times)
- rear brake lever chaffing on engine case (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
Triumph Tigar pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 20,497 |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 8,202 |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 34,423 |
| 1995 | 2 | 29 | 72% | 44,392 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 38,394 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 6,258 |
| 1973 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 2,324 |
| 1965 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 13,983 |
| 1961 | 1 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,891 |
| 1939 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 44,307 |
Triumph Tigar reliability FAQ
Across 12 Triumph Tigar vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Tigar MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Triumph Tigar in our data has covered around
23,914 miles.
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