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KJ02 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,022 mi
Last recorded16,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 15,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 15,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 15,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 15,560 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 15,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 15,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 15,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 14,437 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 13,902 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 8 May 2013 13,620 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 8 May 2013 13,620 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 30 May 2012 13,426 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 13,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 12,757 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

o/s and n/s/r hubs leaking.

Fail 23 May 2011 12,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

o/s and n/s/r hubs leaking.

Pass 4 May 2010 12,143 miles

Front tyres worn on the inside edges

Rear fuel pipe perished going to the fuel pump

Pass 5 May 2009 11,666 miles

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre 1mm on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2008 11,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,596 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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KJ02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,555 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 KJ02 TVR, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ02 TVR registered?

KJ02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ02 TVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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