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TVR Tuscan

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

T8 OVRMOT history

T8 OVR is a blue petrol TVR Tuscan first used on 13 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 50,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
50,784 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 OVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Tuscan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 OVR was last recorded at 50,784 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2016: 40,002 miles, lower than 42,628 miles on 9 Jan 2013.

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
50,335 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
1,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,784 miles
  • 2024 – 50,335 miles
  • 2023 – 49,769 miles
  • 2022 – 48,124 miles
  • 2021 – 46,106 miles
  • 2019 – 45,095 miles
  • 2017 – 42,810 miles
  • 2016 – 40,006 miles
  • 2013 – 42,628 miles
  • 2011 – 40,663 miles
  • 2010 – 37,949 miles
  • 2009 – 36,127 miles
  • 2008 – 34,356 miles
  • 2006 – 21,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,784 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,784 miles
    Test number
    291625470082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    860321924481
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,335 miles (+566)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    721965385132
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,769 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    963227391431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,766 miles (+1,642)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,766 miles
    Test number
    338819619839
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass48,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    721182959592
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail48,124 miles (+2,018)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    427019040339
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,106 miles
    Test number
    627018364317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,106 miles (+1,011)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,106 miles
    Test number
    845059653807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass45,095 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    792725431699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,810 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    403399380861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,753 miles (+2,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,753 miles
    Test number
    216925830909
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  13. Pass40,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    202514943097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,002 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,002 miles
    Test number
    343414097041
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. PassMileage not read4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    729240505165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/R inner cv gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • NoteO/S/R inner cv gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • NoteO/S/R outter cv gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    406223474084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,628 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    136809303085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,663 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    716549421368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,949 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    623953530323
    • NoteRear driveshaft gaiters perished

  20. Fail37,949 miles (+1,789)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    803523730373
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass36,160 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    970899710024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,152 miles (+25)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,152 miles
    Test number
    282695810045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

  23. Pass36,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    671679769196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,127 miles (+1,771)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    704796669169
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass34,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    641692578000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,356 miles (+12,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    860662078092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass21,796 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,796 miles
    Test number
    290593096481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,740 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    252607596024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail21,734 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,734 miles
    Test number
    753366996066
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 OVR

Does T8 OVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 OVR expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 OVR?
The MOT on T8 OVR expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 OVR done?
T8 OVR was recorded at 50,784 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 1,513 miles a year.
Has T8 OVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 OVR has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 OVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 OVR find?
T8 OVR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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