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PL02 TVR

2002 Tvr Tamora

Black Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,782 mi
Last recorded51,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 50,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 49,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,832 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021
Fail 23 Mar 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading was 1.704 pass is 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019
Pass 30 Mar 2018
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,961 miles

Multiple oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,909 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 26,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 24,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,708 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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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PL02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Black with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL02 TVR, 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 PL02 TVR registered?

PL02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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