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LN51 PHU

2002 Tvr Tamora

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,733 mi
Last recorded40,733 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 PHU
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 40,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,260 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 39,260 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack has slight seepage of oil

Pass 4 Apr 2015 37,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

head lamp wireing damaged o/s/f in wheel arch

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,235 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

adv rear hub seals leaking

adv slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

wiring fault on dash

Pass 2 May 2007 25,901 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 25,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,853 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 25,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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LN51 PHU is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN51 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN51 PHU registered?

LN51 PHU is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is LN51 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 PHU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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