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TVR Tuscan

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,996 cc

V40 TVRMOT history

V40 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Tuscan first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
43,693 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Tuscan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V40 TVR was last recorded at 43,693 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,038 miles · 2 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 43,693 miles
  • 2021 – 43,038 miles
  • 2020 – 42,385 miles
  • 2019 – 41,529 miles
  • 2018 – 38,581 miles
  • 2017 – 35,525 miles
  • 2016 – 35,162 miles
  • 2015 – 34,059 miles
  • 2014 – 31,536 miles
  • 2013 – 27,614 miles
  • 2012 – 24,000 miles
  • 2011 – 20,169 miles
  • 2010 – 19,658 miles
  • 2008 – 15,789 miles
  • 2006 – 13,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,693 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail43,693 miles (+655)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    530289279452
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass43,038 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    600672187614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,385 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,385 miles
    Test number
    609840182624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,529 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    154369481111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,581 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    957253640432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,525 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,525 miles
    Test number
    481198871120
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass35,162 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    499033479862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail35,137 miles (+1,078)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,137 miles
    Test number
    566687368621
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass34,059 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    136580805170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    278010604497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,536 miles (+3,922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    768680604191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass27,614 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    645663193054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,000 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    585629582073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,169 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,169 miles
    Test number
    317695601121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,658 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    433954500175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,789 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,789 miles
    Test number
    620832098000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass15,789 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,789 miles
    Test number
    944472698094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,414 miles
    Test number
    193471866298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 TVR

Does V40 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 TVR expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 TVR?
The MOT on V40 TVR expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 TVR done?
V40 TVR was recorded at 43,693 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has V40 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 TVR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 TVR 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 V40 TVR find?
V40 TVR failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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