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GJ52 JTV

2002 Tvr Tamora

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,536 mi
Last recorded40,536 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Tamora28,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 JTV
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,498 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 17,847 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,041 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,175 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split on end

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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GJ52 JTV is a 2002 Tvr Tamora in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 JTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ52 JTV registered?

GJ52 JTV is a 2002 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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