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JS02 TAM

2003 Tvr Tamora

Grey Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,276 mi
Last recorded46,276 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS02 TAM
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 43,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 41,444 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 41,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 39,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,332 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,936 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,082 miles

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

both wiperblades starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,242 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2008 13,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2007 8,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,189 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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JS02 TAM is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Grey with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 JS02 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JS02 TAM registered?

JS02 TAM is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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