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V40 TVR

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,693 mi
Last recorded43,693 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 43,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,038 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,529 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,581 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,536 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,658 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 15,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,414 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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V40 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 V40 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V40 TVR registered?

V40 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is V40 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 TVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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