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SY51 TVR

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,199 mi
Last recorded52,199 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,199 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inside edge

water ingres in boot

Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,199 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inside edge

water ingres in boot

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,667 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,951 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 42,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 38,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006
Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,300 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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SY51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY51 TVR, 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 SY51 TVR registered?

SY51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is SY51 TVR safe to buy?

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