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MY51 TVR

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,016 mi
Last recorded34,016 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 34,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 31,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 27,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 23,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,155 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 20,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing interior door opener missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 20,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

steering rack is damp

Pass 5 Jan 2018 18,873 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 18,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,185 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 17,185 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,000 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 16,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,855 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 13,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,913 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,449 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 11,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 8,237 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 8,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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MY51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MY51 TVR, 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 MY51 TVR registered?

MY51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MY51 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 TVR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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