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Y171 RBP

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

59,533 mi
Last recorded59,533 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 RBP
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,533 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 59,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 45,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 40,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 33,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,104 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,324 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 22,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,582 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 19 Apr 2006 20,240 miles

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

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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Y171 RBP is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,749 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 Y171 RBP, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y171 RBP registered?

Y171 RBP is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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