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RX54 MVC

2004 Tvr Tamora

Black Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,388 mi
Last recorded34,388 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Tvr Tamora22,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 MVC
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,388 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Contact area to brake pads reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 34,274 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 34,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,126 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button sticks (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,476 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 32,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,543 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

rear brakes low reading on offside

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,343 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 21,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 May 2010 21,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,140 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 18,140 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,339 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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RX54 MVC is a 2004 Tvr Tamora in Black with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX54 MVC, 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.

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What year was RX54 MVC registered?

RX54 MVC is a 2004 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is RX54 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 MVC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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