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T500 OTT

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 OTT
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,773 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,607 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 46,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,637 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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T500 OTT is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T500 OTT, 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 T500 OTT registered?

T500 OTT is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is T500 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 OTT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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