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MA04 GAN

2004 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,273 mi
Last recorded44,273 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Tvr Tuscan23,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 GAN
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,273 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 44,269 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 37,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,143 miles

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

handbrake cables chaffed & corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,278 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 26,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front brake pads are starting to wear thin

unable to check under bonnet as bonnet has to be unbolted to remove

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,868 miles

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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MA04 GAN is a 2004 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 23,051 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 MA04 GAN, 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 22 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA04 GAN is a 2004 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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