Tvr Tamora
From 280 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 number plate inscription missing or illegible. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| when fully applied, the parking brake is incapable of holding the vehicle on a 16% gradient | 3 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 10.3% of Tamora failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 84.1% | number plate inscription missing or illegible, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tamoras tested had between 26,575 and 50,497 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,243 median miles, the Tamora has 0.043 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 Tamora MOT pass rate?
The Tvr Tamora has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 280 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr Tamora?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr Tamora is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr Tamora at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr Tamora is 34,243 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,575 and 50,497 miles.
Buying a used Tamora?
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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