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L40 TSC

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 TSC
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 42,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has cut on n/s/f tyre

n/s/r anti roll bar droplink seized

n/s/r top arm bush worn

o/s/r anti roll bar droplink seized

o/s/r top arm bush worn

Pass 14 May 2009 39,086 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres damaged slightly on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,391 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres date stamped 2005

parking brake requirements met but neither wheel locked during test

Fail 11 Feb 2009 14,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres date stamped 2005

parking brake requirements met but neither wheel locked during test

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,029 miles

Advise OSR tyre sidewall slight damage

NSF tyre sidewall slight cracks

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,023 miles

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

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

Advise OSR tyre sidewall slight damage

NSF tyre sidewall slight cracks

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L40 TSC is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L40 TSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 TSC registered?

L40 TSC is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is L40 TSC safe to buy?

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