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TVR Tuscan

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 3,996 cc

LP02 JAUMOT history

LP02 JAU is a purple petrol TVR Tuscan first used on 18 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 34,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
34,146 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2016
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 JAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Tuscan
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP02 JAU was last recorded at 34,146 miles on 7 Jul 2016, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,343 miles · 28 Nov 2014
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2016 – 34,146 miles
  • 2014 – 33,343 miles
  • 2013 – 31,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    690692707424
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    706445580524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    745677179955
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    914280093853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143862836634
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. FailMileage not read7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    979043017471
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  7. Pass34,146 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,146 miles
    Test number
    127396164463
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Pass33,343 miles (+2,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    468332734370
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass31,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    135762843124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP02 JAU

Does LP02 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP02 JAU expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP02 JAU?
The MOT on LP02 JAU expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP02 JAU done?
LP02 JAU was recorded at 34,146 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2016, an average of 956 miles a year.
Has LP02 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 JAU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP02 JAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP02 JAU find?
LP02 JAU failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front position lamp not working, and 5 more.

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