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ARA 76A

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,775 mi
Last recorded51,775 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 76A
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 49,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 48,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 44,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 43,554 miles

handbrake only just reaches min. efficiency.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,596 miles

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

handbrake only just reaches min.efficiency.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,989 miles

Bonnet bolted down.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet bolted down.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,012 miles

front and rear discs pitted

offside rear drive shaft gaiter torn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,001 miles

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear discs pitted

offside rear drive shaft gaiter torn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 23,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 16,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 16,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,316 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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ARA 76A is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ARA 76A, 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 ARA 76A registered?

ARA 76A is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is ARA 76A safe to buy?

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