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W789 SMW

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,621 mi
Last recorded29,621 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 SMW
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 29,621 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

deep cut in o/s/f inner sidewall

front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges and on 4mm

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge and on 2mm

Fail 1 May 2010 29,621 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

deep cut in o/s/f inner sidewall

front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges and on 4mm

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,461 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 17,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W789 SMW is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W789 SMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W789 SMW registered?

W789 SMW is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W789 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W789 SMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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