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TVR 400S

2000 Tvr Tuscan

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,510 mi
Last recorded58,510 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Tuscan32,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 400S
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,067 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,427 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear dive shafts have cv boots split and loose

unable to open bonnett because its bolted down.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 33,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 26,392 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four rear cv boots split

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 10 Mar 2006 26,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four rear cv boots split

front windscreen wipers starting to smear

nearside indicaters flashing faster than offside

offside rear exhaust mount damaged

rear tyres close to legal limit

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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TVR 400S is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 32,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVR 400S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tuscan typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVR 400S registered?

TVR 400S is a 2000 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is TVR 400S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 400S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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