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T8 OVR

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

50,784 mi
Last recorded50,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 OVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 50,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 49,769 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 49,766 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2022 48,124 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 48,124 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 46,106 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 46,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,810 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 42,753 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,006 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015

Coolant leak

N/S/R inner cv gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R inner cv gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/S/R outter cv gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,628 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,949 miles

rear driveshaft gaiters perished

Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,160 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 36,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,127 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 21,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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T8 OVR is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 32,556 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 T8 OVR, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T8 OVR registered?

T8 OVR is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is T8 OVR safe to buy?

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