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GK02 TAV

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,703 mi
Last recorded35,703 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TAV
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 35,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 34,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 33,318 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 30,867 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 30,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 28,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 28,938 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Small oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 26,568 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 25,192 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre inner rim saver

oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 May 2016 24,214 miles

some distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 22 May 2015 22,001 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre inner rim saver

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 22 May 2014 21,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to n/s/f tyre inner rim saver

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 28 May 2013 20,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 May 2011 18,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 14,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 May 2009 14,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2008 13,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,842 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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GK02 TAV is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK02 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK02 TAV registered?

GK02 TAV is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GK02 TAV safe to buy?

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