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V938 MJB

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,979 mi
Last recorded22,979 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 MJB
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 22,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate has honeycomb effect background

Fail 4 May 2022 22,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate has honeycomb effect background

Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 22,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014

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

Fail 27 May 2014

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011
Pass 4 Jun 2010
Pass 9 Jun 2009

H/BRAKE WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,237 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 18,236 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S FRONT TYRE SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 Sep 2006

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2005

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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V938 MJB is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 32,556 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 V938 MJB, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V938 MJB registered?

V938 MJB is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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