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E8 TUS

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 TUS
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim high but in target area

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator output reduced but still effective

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,448 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2017 84,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion and wear on all four brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,505 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,034 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 61,032 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,921 miles

off side front wheel slightly buckeled

Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off side front wheel slightly buckeled

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,447 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,447 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,328 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,686 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,167 miles

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

o/s and n/s track rod ends dirt seals missing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 29,863 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E8 TUS is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E8 TUS, 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 E8 TUS registered?

E8 TUS is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is E8 TUS safe to buy?

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