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B3 HLJ

2002 Tvr Tamora

Green Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,848 mi
Last recorded43,848 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HLJ
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,848 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 41,209 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake warning light inop

n/s engine mount broken

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,510 miles

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

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

diff bush slightly split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,758 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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B3 HLJ is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Green with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 HLJ registered?

B3 HLJ is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is B3 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 HLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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