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YJ03 GPZ

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Black Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,092 mi
Last recorded18,092 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GPZ
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,092 miles

both rear handbrake locating gromets not in position

possibly chaffing nearside rear handbrake on brake pipe

Fail 24 Apr 2014 18,092 miles

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

both rear handbrake locating gromets not in position

possibly chaffing nearside rear handbrake on brake pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,077 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 17,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,409 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 15,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,476 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 13,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,937 miles

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

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

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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YJ03 GPZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Black with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 YJ03 GPZ, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 GPZ registered?

YJ03 GPZ is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is YJ03 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 GPZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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