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C8 OPB

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OPB
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,052 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,154 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,795 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,947 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,252 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,949 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,949 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,588 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,966 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 21,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2008

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 13,177 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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C8 OPB is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 C8 OPB, 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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What year was C8 OPB registered?

C8 OPB is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is C8 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 OPB shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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