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GB51 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,011 mi
Last recorded32,011 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 32,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 28,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 26,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 22,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 20,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 20,594 miles

both steering rack gaitors deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,560 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 22 Jul 2016 19,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,401 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 19,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

255/35/zr18 90y toyo

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,208 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge starting to perish

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,589 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,553 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front tyres starting to perish and getting low.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 15,529 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 14,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,488 miles

o/s/bonnet catch sticky

oil leak

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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GB51 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GB51 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 GB51 TVR registered?

GB51 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is GB51 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB51 TVR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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