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J40 AVS

2002 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,518 mi
Last recorded23,518 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AVS
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 23,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 23,518 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,077 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,900 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,830 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2013 16,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010

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

O/s/f rim just catching suspoension arm on full lock.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to brake discs.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s/f rim just catching suspoension arm on full lock.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to brake discs.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s parking brake effort becoming low

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 23 Aug 2007 9,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,136 miles

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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J40 AVS is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J40 AVS, 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.

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What year was J40 AVS registered?

J40 AVS is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is J40 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 AVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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