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TA04 ORA

2004 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,521 mi
Last recorded45,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Tvr Tamora22,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA04 ORA
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,177 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 44,102 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 44,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Multiple Steering and Suspension components corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,843 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly dimmer (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 40,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly dimmer (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,681 miles

nearside rear brake / park slightly lower effort

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,108 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear foot brake slightly lower rate of increase / imbalance

number plate font slightly different from normal

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,637 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 23,637 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,553 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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TA04 ORA is a 2004 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 22,832 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 TA04 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 22 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TA04 ORA registered?

TA04 ORA is a 2004 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is TA04 ORA safe to buy?

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