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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:

  • Other121%
  • Brakes10%
  • Steering3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%

Triumph Tigar pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
42100%
51100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
9475%
103100%
11580%
122100%
13580%
144100%
15560%
16580%
17667%
18580%
19475%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Triumph Tigar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tigar MOT tests:

  1. No lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  3. Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  5. front brake binding (2 times)
  6. rear brake lever chaffing on engine case (2 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  9. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  15. Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)

Triumph Tigar pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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