Zontes Tiger Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Zontes Tiger reliable? We analysed 411 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.
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The Zontes Tiger is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Zontes Tiger.
Zontes Tiger Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Zontes Tiger. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Zontes Tiger MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Zontes Tiger to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Zontes Tiger Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Zontes Tiger owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Zontes Tiger MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Zontes Tiger year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 69 | 73.9% | 3,136 | 5,667 | 9,064 |
| 2017 | 125 | 76.0% | 3,171 | 7,308 | 11,460 |
| 2016 | 140 | 65.7% | 5,102 | 8,500 | 12,858 |
| 2015 | 53 | 69.8% | 4,330 | 7,136 | 9,845 |
How Long Does a Zontes Tiger Last?
Based on 125 Zontes Tiger vehicles on UK roads.
Zontes Tiger Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Zontes Tiger MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Zontes Tiger
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.0% MOT pass rate from 125 tests
65.7% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
The best year to buy a used Zontes Tiger is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.0% across 125 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Zontes Tiger Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zontes Tiger THIS CAR | 70.6% | 411 | 7,423 mi | 11 yrs |
| Zontes Zt | 70.2% | 3,555 | 8,930 mi | 14 yrs |
| Zontes Zt 125-G1 | 82.9% | 826 | 5,887 mi | — yrs |
| Zontes Scorpion 125 | 69% | 787 | 5,976 mi | — yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville 750 | 86% | 686 | 17,096 mi | 51 yrs |
Compared to the Zontes Zt (70.2% pass rate) and the Zontes Zt 125-G1 (82.9% pass rate), the Zontes Tiger sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Zontes TigerShould you buy a used Zontes Tiger?
The Zontes Tiger has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.6% across 411 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Zontes Tiger owner drives around 1,096 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Zontes Tiger models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.