Tvr
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 15 models from 14,001 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
14,001
Models
15
Years Covered
1990-2007
All Tvr Models
| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaera | 10 yrs | 88% | 7,135 | Petrol |
| Tuscan | 8 yrs | 94% | 1,446 | Petrol |
| Griffith 500 | 9 yrs | 93% | 1,275 | Petrol |
| Cerbera | 8 yrs | 90% | 1,235 | Petrol |
| Griffith | 7 yrs | 90% | 1,042 | Petrol |
| T350 | 3 yrs | 95% | 360 | Petrol |
| 290 S | 3 yrs | 83% | 318 | Petrol |
| Tamora | 4 yrs | 91% | 311 | Petrol |
| Sagaris | 2 yrs | 95% | 215 | Petrol |
| V8s | 2 yrs | 82% | 173 | Petrol |
| S2 | 2 yrs | 84% | 144 | Petrol |
| S3 | 3 yrs | 84% | 138 | Petrol |
| Tasmin | 1 yr | 91% | 116 | Petrol |
| 280 S | 1 yr | 76% | 49 | Petrol |
| Unclassified | 1 yr | 82% | 44 | Petrol |
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How reliable is Tvr?
About Tvr Cars
Tvr ranks 49th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 90%. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%, making Tvr one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 15 models across 18 years of data (1990 to 2007), there's a moderate spread of 19 percentage points between models. Some Tvrs are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable Tvr Models
The T350 leads the range with a 95% average pass rate from 360 tests. At the other end, the 280 S has the lowest at 76%. Overall, more than half of Tvr's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Tvr Fuel Types
Tvr models in our data come in 15 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.
Click any model above to see detailed year-by-year reliability data, running cost breakdowns, and comparisons with similar cars. You can also enter a specific registration plate to get a full vehicle report with MOT history, mileage verification, and health score.