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K88 KGC

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,726 mi
Last recorded151,726 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 KGC
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 151,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 151,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 150,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 149,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 146,937 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 146,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,565 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2016 136,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Pedal box mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,703 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,196 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 106,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,432 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 17 Dec 2009 66,245 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 66,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,231 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers wiper splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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K88 KGC is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 K88 KGC, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K88 KGC registered?

K88 KGC is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is K88 KGC safe to buy?

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