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DC05 TVR

2005 Tvr T350

Grey Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,651 mi
Last recorded38,651 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Tvr T35024,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 38,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 38,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 38,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,006 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,232 miles

Oil leak

cannot see inner rear brake pads

o/s/r handbrake level not sitting against stop

rear exhaust rubber perished but still supporting exhaust

small chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2013 34,232 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

bonnet missing

cannot see inner rear brake pads

o/s/r handbrake level not sitting against stop

rear exhaust rubber perished but still supporting exhaust

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,620 miles

lower coolant hose swollen

damage to n/s/r corner

Oil leak

o/s parking brake lever not resting on stop

Fail 10 Jul 2012 33,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r corner

lower coolant hose swollen

o/s parking brake lever not resting on stop

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,678 miles

Rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,257 miles

Rear brake discs are pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,958 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,179 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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DC05 TVR is a 2005 Tvr T350 in Grey with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,781 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC05 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC05 TVR registered?

DC05 TVR is a 2005 Tvr T350, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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