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GK02 TAU

2002 Tvr Tamora

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,285 mi
Last recorded42,285 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TAU
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,348 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 37,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,829 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 36,825 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 35,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

horn units insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage on front pannel

rear exhaust mount tempary repair

Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,524 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,918 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 27,918 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rubbers starting to perish.

Exhaust rubbing on rear cover.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,830 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,277 miles

n/srear wheel rim slight distortion

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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GK02 TAU is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK02 TAU registered?

GK02 TAU is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GK02 TAU safe to buy?

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