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695 VM

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,052 mi
Last recorded55,052 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration695 VM
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 55,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,637 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,109 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,109 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to shock bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,346 miles

o/s rear exhaust rubber brokon

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 35,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front indicator/hazard bulb losing it's 'yellowness'

Oil leak (from oil tank?)

Oil leak fron differential

Fail 12 Aug 2011 34,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Leak from differential

Offside front indicator/hazard bulb losing it's 'yellowness'

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,814 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,796 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,436 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear exhaust clamp brackets are broken

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,132 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 29,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 24,192 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

? petrol smell

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

Pass 22 May 2006 17,931 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front brake blance 25%

Fail 16 May 2006 17,915 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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695 VM is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,555 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 695 VM, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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695 VM is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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