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BH51 TVR

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,069 mi
Last recorded49,069 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 47,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 46,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 44,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 43,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 43,427 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 42,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,061 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack has play

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,962 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 41,962 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 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,232 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON LIMETS...

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)

REAR INNER BRAKE DISCS PITTED...

Fail 12 May 2011 40,206 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON LIMETS...

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)

REAR INNER BRAKE DISCS PITTED...

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,763 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,013 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,455 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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BH51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Blue 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 BH51 TVR, 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 BH51 TVR registered?

BH51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is BH51 TVR safe to buy?

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