TVR Tuscan MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the TVR Tuscan. Check any Tuscan by registration number below.

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92.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.2%

vs TVR Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

TVR Tuscan — MOT Reliability Overview

The TVR Tuscan has an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the TVR brand average of 88.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tuscan is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a TVR Tuscan fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Tuscan for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used TVR Tuscan, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the TVR Tuscan performs at MOT across different model years.

2007

Based on 40 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2006

Based on 140 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.0%

2005

Based on 254 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

18.3%

2004

Based on 112 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.5%

2003

Based on 330 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.4%

2002

Based on 320 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

2001

Based on 516 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

5.9%

2000

Based on 460 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.7%

0

Based on 884 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

TVR average: 88.7%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Top MOT Failures — TVR Tuscan

The most common reasons a TVR Tuscan fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.5%

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.4%

TVR Tuscan Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.5%

Offside

2.5%

Nearside

2.5%

Other TVR Models

Compare MOT reliability across TVR models.

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91.2% pass rate

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91.5% pass rate

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93.2% pass rate

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89.1% pass rate

TVR Tamora

85.4% pass rate

TVR 280 S

81.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for TVR Tuscan

TVR Tuscan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TVR Tuscan MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the TVR Tuscan?

The average MOT pass rate for the TVR Tuscan is 92.9% compared to the TVR average of 88.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a TVR Tuscan?

The most common MOT failures on the TVR Tuscan are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.5%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the TVR Tuscan reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, the TVR Tuscan is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a TVR Tuscan?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a TVR Tuscan?

Typical mileage for the TVR Tuscan: 42,328 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tuscan to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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