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Vauxhall Tigra (1994)

720 real MOT outcomes analysed • 47.2% first-time pass rate

1994 Vauxhall Tigra

CarHunch analysed 720 real MOT records for the 1994 Vauxhall Tigra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 32.8% below UK average
47.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
91,883
typical mileage
78,325–105,213 middle half
14.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.87
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 719 47.2% 1.87
Diesel (0%) 1 50% 4

Mileage Distribution

Most 1994 Vauxhall Tigra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,325
low mileage
91,883
typical
105,213
high mileage

Half of all 1994 Vauxhall Tigra vehicles fall between 78,325 and 105,213 miles.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.87
Avg failures per vehicle
5.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 Vauxhall Tigra

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 50.9%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
  • 32.7%
    Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
  • 30.7%
    Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 29.6%
    Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive
  • 25.2%
    Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
  • 24.5%
    Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
  • 24.3%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
  • 24.1%
    Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.

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