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PB53 TVR

2003 Tvr T350

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,664 mi
Last recorded55,664 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Tvr T35029,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB53 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,691 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 47,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,515 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,004 miles

Rear exhaust hanging rubbers badly splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2015 43,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust hanging rubbers badly splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,457 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs rusted inner face

rear brake discs rusted inner face

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,512 miles

front brake discs rusted inner face

rear brake discs rusted inner face

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,197 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,439 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 18,941 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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PB53 TVR is a 2003 Tvr T350 in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 29,786 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PB53 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr T350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PB53 TVR registered?

PB53 TVR is a 2003 Tvr T350, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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