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HY51 KKX

2002 Tvr Tamora

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,426 mi
Last recorded52,426 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 KKX
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,279 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 48,279 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,976 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,483 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,190 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,487 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 41,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,835 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,992 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,229 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 33,220 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HY51 KKX 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 76%.

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 HY51 KKX, 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 HY51 KKX registered?

HY51 KKX is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is HY51 KKX safe to buy?

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