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RB02 TVR

2003 Tvr Tamora

Black Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 47,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 47,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 46,573 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 46,573 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 44,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,571 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,488 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,982 miles

under body wet

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,696 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 30,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,747 miles

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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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RB02 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Black with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 RB02 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RB02 TVR registered?

RB02 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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