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YG02 NEU

2002 Tvr Tamora

Red Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,521 mi
Last recorded42,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 NEU
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,521 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,902 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,033 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 18 Jan 2011 39,033 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,561 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,561 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,625 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 16,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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YG02 NEU is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Red with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YG02 NEU, 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.

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What year was YG02 NEU registered?

YG02 NEU is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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