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T23 ORA

2003 Tvr Tamora

White Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,278 mi
Last recorded30,278 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 ORA
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 30,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 28,289 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 25,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 22,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 21,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 20,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 19,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,608 miles

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

Passanger seat is missing from the car.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,608 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Passanger seat is missing from the car.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,362 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 11,536 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,536 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 8,826 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.slight play in nearside anti roll bar link †2.nearside front tyre cut in side wall and flat and worn to limit on edges †3.pads not checked †

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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T23 ORA is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in White with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T23 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.

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What year was T23 ORA registered?

T23 ORA is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is T23 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 ORA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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