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TAC 8R

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,140 mi
Last recorded12,140 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAC 8R
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 12,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 12,139 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,139 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 11,756 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake needs attention

Pass 28 Sep 2018 10,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,287 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 9,246 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 8,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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TAC 8R is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAC 8R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAC 8R?

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What year was TAC 8R registered?

TAC 8R is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is TAC 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAC 8R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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