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S3 TUS

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TUS
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,877 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 78,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,982 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 77,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,167 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,241 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,716 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,522 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,629 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,627 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,272 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r outer cv gaiters split

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,282 miles

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

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,627 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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S3 TUS is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S3 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 25 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S3 TUS registered?

S3 TUS is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is S3 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 TUS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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