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GC51 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Multi-colour Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,811 mi
Last recorded56,811 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,366 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 56,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,825 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 55,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,752 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,848 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside front indicator seems quite dim

Pass 16 May 2009 38,646 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 38,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 32,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 24,687 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,703 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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GC51 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Multi-colour with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC51 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 GC51 TVR registered?

GC51 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GC51 TVR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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