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MP02 TAM

2002 Tvr Tamora

Orange Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,240 mi
Last recorded16,240 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP02 TAM
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,660 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 13,658 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 11,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,617 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 10,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 10,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 19,340 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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MP02 TAM is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Orange with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MP02 TAM, 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 MP02 TAM registered?

MP02 TAM is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is MP02 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP02 TAM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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