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RS53 TAM

2004 Tvr Tamora

Silver Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

23,523 mi
Last recorded23,523 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Tvr Tamora22,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS53 TAM
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 23,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 23,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 23,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 22,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 21,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 21,973 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,181 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 21,181 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 19,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,376 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 18,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013

nearside side front inner sidewall perrished and cracked ok at time of test

unable to read millage due to clock fault display

Fail 3 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside side front inner sidewall perrished and cracked ok at time of test

unable to read millage due to clock fault display

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 16,503 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,032 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 4,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 4,173 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 2,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 2,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 3,405 miles

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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RS53 TAM is a 2004 Tvr Tamora in Silver with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 22,832 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 RS53 TAM, 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 22 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS53 TAM registered?

RS53 TAM is a 2004 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is RS53 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS53 TAM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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