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Y222 TVR

2002 Tvr Tuscan

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

28,058 mi
Last recorded28,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tuscan29,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 24,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 24,230 miles

Diff leak from level bung.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 24,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Diff leak from level bung.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 24,223 miles

Both rear inner and OSR outer C.V boots slightly deteriorated.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished and old (2005) YOM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 24,223 miles

Both rear inner and OSR outer C.V boots slightly deteriorated.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished and old (2005) YOM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,208 miles

Both rear inner cv boots are deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear exhaust silencer joint is cracked.

Offside rear outer cv boot is deteriorated.

Rear differential oil leak.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 24,208 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear inner cv boots are deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear exhaust silencer joint is cracked.

Offside rear outer cv boot is deteriorated.

Rear differential oil leak.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,199 miles

Both rear inner and outer CV boots are deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear exhaust joint has a crack in it.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 24,199 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear inner and outer CV boots are deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear exhaust joint has a crack in it.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 24,193 miles

Offside rear exhaust silencer has a small crack in it.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe cracked on weld (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,726 miles

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ARMS GETTING RUSTY...

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

STEERING ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,031 miles

CHASSIS OUT RIGGERS RUSTY...

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,829 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES RUSTY BY CALIPERS...

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING TREAD...

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,550 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,550 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,972 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,652 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 18,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 16,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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Y222 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,555 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 Y222 TVR, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y222 TVR registered?

Y222 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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