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Y33 TVR

2002 Tvr Tamora

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,668 mi
Last recorded65,668 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,535 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 63,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,704 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,994 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 59,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering component leaking Column to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,483 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,051 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 49,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,687 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,544 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 20,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,895 miles

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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Y33 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 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 Y33 TVR, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y33 TVR?

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What year was Y33 TVR registered?

Y33 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is Y33 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 TVR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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