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TVR 48X

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,368 mi
Last recorded27,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 48X
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 27,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,035 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 25,035 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,552 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 21,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 16,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f coil spring loose

poor n/s/r chassie repair

power steering rack damp

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/s main beam lense cracked.

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 15,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/s main beam lense cracked.

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,000 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 8,350 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,615 miles

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 48X is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,555 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 48X, 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 24 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 48X registered?

TVR 48X is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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