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J500 TUS

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,245 mi
Last recorded23,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TUS
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 23,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,204 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2014 22,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine overheats on idle

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 19 May 2008
Fail 4 Dec 2006 19,943 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J500 TUS is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 32,556 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 J500 TUS, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J500 TUS?

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What year was J500 TUS registered?

J500 TUS is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is J500 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 TUS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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