Tvr T350
From 390 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 1 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
Tvr T350 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 3. Now at 82.2% of its peak (383 in 2008 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 191 | 124 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 194 | 117 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 165 | 147 | +0 | -0 | +9 |
| 2024 Q4 | 150 | 153 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 194 | 111 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q2 | 197 | 106 | +0 | -0 | +12 |
| 2024 Q1 | 166 | 125 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2023 Q4 | 162 | 151 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 95.5% | number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| 2003 | 87% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all T350s tested had between 25,245 and 50,389 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,397 median miles, the T350 has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Chimaera | 87.1% |
| Tvr Tuscan | 90.5% |
| Tvr Griffith 500 | 89.4% |
| Tvr Cerbera | 87.7% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr T350 MOT pass rate?
The Tvr T350 has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 390 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr T350?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr T350 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Tvr T350s are on UK roads?
There are 191 Tvr T350s currently licensed on UK roads, with 124 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr T350 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr T350 is 39,397 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,245 and 50,389 miles.
Buying a used T350?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.