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L8 DTW

2003 Tvr T350

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,567 mi
Last recorded56,567 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DTW
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,567 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 53,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,135 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,879 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,869 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018
Fail 7 Aug 2018

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,893 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)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 50,158 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,952 miles

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

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,941 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,275 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,113 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 35,112 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)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 22,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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L8 DTW is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,786 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 DTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L8 DTW registered?

L8 DTW is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is L8 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 DTW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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