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Y5 SEJ

2002 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,684 mi
Last recorded36,684 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 SEJ
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,580 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 36,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,062 miles

Nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,830 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,721 miles

damage to screen outside swept area

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2012 29,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

damage to screen outside swept area

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,853 miles

Oil leak

rear lower arm bushs soft

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,142 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

adv rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,693 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,624 miles

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

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

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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Y5 SEJ is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y5 SEJ, 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

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What year was Y5 SEJ registered?

Y5 SEJ is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is Y5 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 SEJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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