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N25 APC

2003 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 APC
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 38,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 37,267 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,602 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 27,599 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,278 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,847 miles

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2014 23,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wheel alignment check required

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to minimum legal requirements

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

slight oil leak on transmission

Fail 9 May 2013 22,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 22,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroding.

nearside headlight aim on lower limit.

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 18 Oct 2010

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to get odometer display up.

Fail 14 Oct 2010

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to get odometer display up.

Pass 1 Oct 2009

both steering rack gaiters twisted - require refitting

near side front tyre perishing in tread

slight blow from cat from centre

Fail 28 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both steering rack gaiters twisted - require refitting

near side front tyre perishing in tread

slight blow from cat from centre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,600 miles

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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N25 APC is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 N25 APC, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N25 APC registered?

N25 APC is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is N25 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 APC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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