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Y271 XBV

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Multi-colour Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,421 mi
Last recorded63,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 XBV
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023
Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,640 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 62,635 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft boot damaged but preventing dirt and water ingress

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,750 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,003 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,649 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 55,629 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,939 miles

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

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

both front tyres have age cracks recomend replacement

diff leaking oil

o/s rear suspension base damaged, recommend replacment

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no reverse light

Fail 7 Aug 2009 47,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no reverse light

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,482 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 46,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,042 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 44,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2005 40,058 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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Y271 XBV is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Multi-colour with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y271 XBV, 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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Y271 XBV is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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