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HT51 TAM

2001 Tvr Tamora

Yellow Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Tvr Tamora28,037 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 TAM
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013
Pass 22 Jun 2012
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,161 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,156 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)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2010
Pass 1 May 2009 31,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,194 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)

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,713 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 16,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,032 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

1.Brake discs rusty, pads not checked

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,032 miles

1.Brake discs rusty, pads not checked

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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HT51 TAM is a 2001 Tvr Tamora in Yellow with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 28,037 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 HT51 TAM, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT51 TAM registered?

HT51 TAM is a 2001 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is HT51 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 TAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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