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K155 TUS

2001 Tvr Tuscan

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,108 mi
Last recorded47,108 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 TUS
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,108 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 47,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,157 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,618 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 34,617 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 34,600 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 31,194 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,194 miles

chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,248 miles

customer changed reg plates and pos replace with original test ones

Fail 6 Jan 2009 24,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,120 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,616 miles

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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K155 TUS is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,749 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 K155 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 25 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K155 TUS registered?

K155 TUS is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for K155 TUS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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