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TVR 45S

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,368 mi
Last recorded25,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 45S
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion on spaceframe chassis areas

advise unable to carry out inspection on under bonnet components due to design feature of vehicle as the bonnet has to be completely removed

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion on spaceframe chassis areas

advise unable to gain access to under bonnet areas due to design feature of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2013 23,283 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise emissions test carried using information from vosa emissions data book

Pass 8 May 2012 22,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise cannot gain access to under bonnet areas to inspect components due to bonnet being secured by nuts

advise emissions non cat test carried out as per flow chart

Fail 8 May 2012 22,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise cannot gain access to under bonnet areas to inspect components due to bonnet being secured by nuts

advise emissions non cat test carried out as per flow chart

Pass 10 May 2011 21,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 19,274 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fixed bonnet not allowing inspection of various major items such as brake servo etc. Recommend full inspection.

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fixed bonnet not allowing inspection of various major items such as brake servo etc. Recommend full inspection.

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,074 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 17,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,838 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 14,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 9,981 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 9,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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TVR 45S is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TVR 45S, 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 TVR 45S registered?

TVR 45S is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is TVR 45S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 45S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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