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8 NY

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,346 mi
Last recorded89,346 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 NY
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,346 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,691 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,166 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,200 miles

Different wheels fitted at time of reset

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,604 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 41,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009
Fail 10 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,737 miles

unable to open bonnet due to design characteristics

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,760 miles

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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8 NY is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 8 NY, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 NY registered?

8 NY is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 8 NY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 NY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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