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R3 FJO

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FJO
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 32,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 32,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 31,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front minor seep from rack gaiter

Pass 9 May 2019 31,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 31,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.48 but fluctuating (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.41 but fluctuating badly (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 31,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,177 miles

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

dampness round power steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,212 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 30,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip/main headlamps reversed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip main headlamps reversed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer loose (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

hand brake outer cable worn/corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,631 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 29,631 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,751 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 27,678 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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R3 FJO is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R3 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 FJO registered?

R3 FJO is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is R3 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 FJO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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