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TVR 1R

2005 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,320 mi
Last recorded39,320 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tamora27,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 1R
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 38,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,685 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,303 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,707 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,825 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 12,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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TVR 1R is a 2005 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 27,247 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 TVR 1R, 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 21 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVR 1R registered?

TVR 1R is a 2005 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is TVR 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 1R shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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