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Y8 TVR

2002 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,133 mi
Last recorded34,133 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 34,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 31,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,569 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,137 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,296 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,834 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 21,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,785 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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Y8 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y8 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

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What year was Y8 TVR registered?

Y8 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 27 October 2002.

Is Y8 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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