Opel Tigra MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Tigra. Check any Tigra by registration number below.

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88.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.7%

vs Opel Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Tigra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Tigra has an average MOT pass rate of 88.2%, which is 3.7 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tigra is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Tigra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Tigra performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 82 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

2007

Based on 140 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

146k mi

Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2006

Based on 207 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2005

Based on 493 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Mileage at 10yr

97k mi

2004

Based on 108 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2003

Based on 88 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

161k mi

2002

Based on 192 vehicles

82.8%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2001

Based on 99 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2000

Based on 610 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

1999

Based on 907 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

1998

Based on 1,224 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

1997

Based on 1,918 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 2,095 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1995

Based on 1,867 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1994

Based on 460 vehicles

83.5%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

1993

Based on 54 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Tigra

Opel Tigra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Tigra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Tigra?

The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Tigra is 88.2% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Tigra?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Opel Tigra reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.2%, the Opel Tigra is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Tigra?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Opel Tigra?

Typical mileage for the Opel Tigra: 145,609 miles at 5 years, 92,778 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tigra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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