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X705 XLJ

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Multi-colour Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 XLJ
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 60,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,979 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,710 miles

damp/wet nearside rack gaiter

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damp/wet nearside rack gaiter

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,984 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

braided type brake hoses fitted

brakes tested on rolling road and Tapley meter

chassis getting rusty

front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating

o/s emission test result higher than expected

play/wear in both ends of steering rack

suspension springs rusty

upper rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,803 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

NOTE brakes tested with combination of rolling road and Tapley meter

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

check emission levels from n/s exhaust, higher than expected

slight play/wear in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,136 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

NOTE plastic covers fitted

check for slight play in steering system

road wheels slightly buckled

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,459 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,457 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

check for dampness around n/s front brake calliper inner bleed screw

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,941 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2007 33,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,426 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,426 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,225 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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X705 XLJ is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Multi-colour with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X705 XLJ, 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 X705 XLJ registered?

X705 XLJ is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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