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L8 YAK

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Multi-colour Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,561 mi
Last recorded47,561 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YAK
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 47,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall not reaching ply/cords

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,004 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,983 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,473 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 25,893 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 25,893 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

squeak from n/s/f suspension.........

Fail 17 May 2006 20,642 miles

1.Rear tyres wearing on inner edges & close to tread bars †2.n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge(poss close to cords) †3.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & scuffed intread †4.Brake discs rusty, pads not checked

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 20,642 miles

1.Rear tyres wearing on inner edges & close to tread bars †2.n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge(poss close to cords) †3.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & scuffed intread †4.Brake discs rusty, pads not checked

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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L8 YAK is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Multi-colour with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L8 YAK, 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 L8 YAK registered?

L8 YAK is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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