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V15 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,223 mi
Last recorded34,223 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 34,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,006 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 34,006 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 33,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,563 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,320 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 33,320 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 33,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,297 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not working, offside provides sufficient fluid to clear screen

Oil leak, but not excessive pipes at nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 33,295 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer not working, offside provides sufficient fluid to clear screen

Oil leak, but not excessive pipes at nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,981 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 32,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak engine oil cooler pipe ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2012 27,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,619 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 25,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 23,599 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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 23,599 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 22,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 11,687 miles

nearside and offside rear tyresworn and onwear bars

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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V15 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V15 TVR, 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 V15 TVR registered?

V15 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is V15 TVR safe to buy?

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