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Y196 JGC

2001 Tvr Tamora

Multi-colour Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,515 mi
Last recorded18,515 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tamora28,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 JGC
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,738 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 14,738 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,614 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 10,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

parking brake effort just passed test

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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Y196 JGC is a 2001 Tvr Tamora in Multi-colour with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 28,037 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y196 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y196 JGC registered?

Y196 JGC is a 2001 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y196 JGC safe to buy?

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