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R400 TUS

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,671 mi
Last recorded21,671 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 TUS
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 21,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 21,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,795 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 19,791 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Fuel pipe from tank to pump poor condtion (Aged)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,991 miles

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 4 Oct 2016 17,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 15,576 miles

wipers poor at clearing screen

Pass 1 May 2013 14,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 14,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,178 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 14,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,733 miles

FUEL PIPE CRACKED TO PUMP

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,593 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside parking brake only registering 65kg compared to 185kg on nearside

Fail 1 Feb 2008 9,582 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,433 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R400 TUS is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R400 TUS, 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 R400 TUS registered?

R400 TUS is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for R400 TUS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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