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M55 RGJ

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,748 mi
Last recorded35,748 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 RGJ
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,443 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,968 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 31,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front side repeater starting to show white

Pass 4 May 2010 31,412 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front side repeater starting to show white

Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,533 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and all tyres perrished

nail in n/side front tyre

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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M55 RGJ is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M55 RGJ, 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 M55 RGJ registered?

M55 RGJ is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is M55 RGJ safe to buy?

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