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N3 VLW

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,148 mi
Last recorded39,148 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VLW
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,148 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering

Pass 1 May 2025 38,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 37,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 35,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 32,748 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 31,396 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2018 31,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

All four tyres worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2017 30,458 miles

exhaust leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,628 miles

parking brake applies little effort - 16%

parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated without persuasion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

parking brake applies little effort - 16%

parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated without persuasion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front outer door release switch shows signs of malfunction

Pass 2 May 2014 26,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 20,212 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,134 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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N3 VLW is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N3 VLW, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N3 VLW registered?

N3 VLW is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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