Tvr Tuscan
From 1,206 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 the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 5 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
Tvr Tuscan on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 22 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 21. At this rate, roughly 96.6 years until none remain. Now at 84% of its peak (1,379 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 700 | 459 | +1 | -7 | -6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 726 | 439 | +0 | -0 | +8 |
| 2025 Q1 | 610 | 547 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 568 | 588 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2024 Q3 | 721 | 450 | +0 | -0 | +14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 723 | 434 | +0 | -0 | +30 |
| 2024 Q1 | 633 | 494 | +0 | -44 | -44 |
| 2023 Q4 | 600 | 571 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscan | Petrol | 650 | 93% |
| Tuscan S | Petrol | 50 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 82% | a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly, stop lamps all missing or inoperative |
| 2003 | 93.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 93.1% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2001 | 92.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
1 earlier years
| 2000 | 89.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tuscans tested had between 31,865 and 63,222 miles on the clock.
At 45,019 median miles, the Tuscan has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Chimaera | 87.1% |
| Tvr Griffith 500 | 89.4% |
| Tvr Cerbera | 87.7% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr Tuscan MOT pass rate?
The Tvr Tuscan has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,206 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr Tuscan?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr Tuscan is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Tvr Tuscans are on UK roads?
There are 700 Tvr Tuscans currently licensed on UK roads, with 459 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr Tuscan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr Tuscan is 45,019 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,865 and 63,222 miles.
Buying a used Tuscan?
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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