Vauxhall Tigra MOT Results

Registered in 2008
51.6% pass rate
from 1,806 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Tigra is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Springs (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Coil springs (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Coil spring (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Mounting
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 19% fail on Brakes (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Cable (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Lever
        • 0.055% fail on Linkage
        • 0.055% fail on Pivot
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.83% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.055% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.055% fail on All position lamps
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.55% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering coupling (65 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Universal joint (74 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.055% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.055% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.055% fail on Chassis
      • 0.055% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Bracket
    • 0.055% fail on Load security
      • 0.055% fail on Loading door
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.055% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
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