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SA03 ORA

2003 Tvr Tamora

Green Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,018 mi
Last recorded33,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ORA
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,018 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 32,997 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 31,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 31,550 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working on with dip beam, goes off with main beam. (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,518 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 30,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021
Pass 10 Feb 2020
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,480 miles

Plastic and metal covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy underwaxoyl coating

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,226 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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SA03 ORA is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Green with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA03 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA03 ORA registered?

SA03 ORA is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is SA03 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ORA shows 15 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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