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X226 EKL

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,270 mi
Last recorded68,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 EKL
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

efi light is on dash

gear lever loose

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,855 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s door mirror glass delaminating

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,200 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,914 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 47,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,762 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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X226 EKL is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X226 EKL, 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 X226 EKL registered?

X226 EKL is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X226 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 EKL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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