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W379 VEL

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 VEL
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014
Pass 23 Dec 2013

various suspension arms/components and chassis are corroding slightly

windscreen washers are slow to operate

Pass 5 Nov 2012

some components are not visible to be checked due to the factory fastened bonnet configuration used

Fail 22 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pump feed hose is perishing

some components are not visible to be checked due to the factory fastened bonnet configuration used

Pass 7 Jun 2011

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel pump rubber feed hose is perishing

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter is split

some components are not visable to be checked due to the fastened factory bonnet configuration used

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all springs, shock absorbers, wishbones corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,608 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W379 VEL is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W379 VEL, 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 W379 VEL registered?

W379 VEL is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W379 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 VEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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