Vauxhall Tigra (1999)
1999 Vauxhall Tigra
CarHunch analysed 4,846 real MOT records for the 1999 Vauxhall Tigra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Vauxhall Tigra has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these cars (23.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—both significant red flags for a nearly 25-year-old vehicle. With an average of 3.39 failures and 11.2 advisories per test, this model is accumulating problems faster than most comparable cars from its era.
The median mileage of 68,319 miles is reasonable for the age, but the high advisory count suggests wear and corrosion issues are widespread rather than isolated to high-mileage examples. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection done by a Vauxhall-familiar mechanic and factor in regular repairs—this Tigra will need more ongoing attention than better-scoring rivals.
What to check before buying a 1999 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.
- ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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%) | 4,842 | 66.2% | 3.39 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 53.9% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 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.
Half of all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra vehicles fall between 55,365 and 82,126 miles.
1999 Vauxhall Tigra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Vauxhall Tigra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.8%
Oil leak
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54.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.7%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
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44.7%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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42.1%
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
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35.9%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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33%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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