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TVR Tuscan

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

S3 TUSMOT history

S3 TUS is a red petrol TVR Tuscan first used on 19 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,877 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Tuscan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TUS was last recorded at 78,877 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2013: 58,627 miles, lower than 59,272 miles on 17 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,870 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,877 miles
  • 2024 – 77,982 miles
  • 2023 – 76,167 miles
  • 2022 – 74,637 miles
  • 2021 – 73,001 miles
  • 2020 – 72,044 miles
  • 2019 – 71,241 miles
  • 2018 – 69,589 miles
  • 2017 – 67,716 miles
  • 2016 – 65,617 miles
  • 2014 – 62,522 miles
  • 2013 – 58,629 miles
  • 2012 – 59,272 miles
  • 2011 – 58,282 miles
  • 2010 – 55,439 miles
  • 2009 – 50,937 miles
  • 2008 – 48,580 miles
  • 2007 – 40,541 miles
  • 2006 – 35,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,877 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,877 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    991769539282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,870 miles (+888)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    261269034496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass77,982 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    537279785803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,981 miles (+1,814)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    334283194230
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,167 miles (+1,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    956090504033
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass74,637 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    534518016612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,001 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    677013546414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,044 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    760878002914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    721922006531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,241 miles (+1,652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    120521306679
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass69,589 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    836252380179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,716 miles (+2,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    552158868600
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass65,617 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    836986970578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,522 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    377273654477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,520 miles (+3,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    895558644266
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  16. Pass58,629 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    478432633259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail58,627 miles (-645)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    488696023295
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass59,272 miles (+990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    285349592148
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r outer cv gaiters split
  19. Pass58,282 miles (+2,843)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    958836481136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r outer cv boot split
  20. Pass55,439 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    284108550162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,937 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,937 miles
    Test number
    522914559109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,580 miles (+8,039)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    670394288247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,541 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,541 miles
    Test number
    222340757239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    740170056262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TUS

Does S3 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TUS is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 TUS?
The MOT on S3 TUS is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TUS done?
S3 TUS was recorded at 78,877 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has S3 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TUS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TUS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 TUS find?
S3 TUS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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