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SHY 630G

2002 Tvr Tamora

Purple Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHY 630G
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,472 miles

Both front seatbelt stitching is frayed slightly

Both front wishbones slight play at bushes

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside front road wheel has slightly distorted bead rim

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside head lamp aim just within limits

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left Possible broken adjuster (1.8)

Both front seatbelt stitching is frayed slightly

Both front wishbones slight play at bushes

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside front road wheel has slightly distorted bead rim

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside head lamp aim just within limits

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 16 May 2016 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Both front seat belt stitching is slightly frayed

Both front wishbones have slight play at the bushes

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

Nearside head lamp beam image barely visible

Nearside rear drop link has slight play

Offside front tyre is slightly feathering on inner edge

Offside rear drop link has slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,767 miles

Both rear tyre's are wearing on the inner edge

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 30 May 2015 78,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyre's are wearing on the inner edge

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 64,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 64,122 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,007 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 18 May 2013 47,998 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o.s.f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 14 May 2012 41,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 38,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 35,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 32,335 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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SHY 630G is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Purple with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 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 SHY 630G, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHY 630G registered?

SHY 630G is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is SHY 630G safe to buy?

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