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W16 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

70,883 mi
Last recorded70,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,883 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 70,883 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 68,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,029 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 46,029 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,788 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,242 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,747 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,235 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 18,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,190 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W16 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 W16 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 W16 TVR registered?

W16 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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