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DR02 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

55,208 mi
Last recorded55,208 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,208 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 55,208 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 50,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,905 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 45,621 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,156 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 43,111 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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard BOTH (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,792 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009

parking only just made minimum required percentage

Fail 29 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

parking only just made minimum required percentage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,996 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,526 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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DR02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 DR02 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 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 DR02 TVR registered?

DR02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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