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W72 VEL

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,207 mi
Last recorded44,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 VEL
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 44,207 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,527 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,493 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,855 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010

all four rear drive shaft gaitors split and require attention soon

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside rear coil spring requires attention soon

offside rear top shocker mount requires attention soon

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

Fail 18 Aug 2010

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four rear drive shaft gaitors split and require attention soon

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,481 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear c/v boots split

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s front tyre scrubbing on both edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,862 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 6,701 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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W72 VEL is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W72 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 W72 VEL registered?

W72 VEL is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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