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3 JEF

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,681 mi
Last recorded35,681 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JEF
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 35,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 35,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note inner front wheels scrapping.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 34,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,030 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 33,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 32,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 30,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,583 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,946 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,262 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,299 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,787 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 13,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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3 JEF is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,749 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 JEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tuscan typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 JEF registered?

3 JEF is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is 3 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 JEF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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