TVR Common MOT Problems (2026)
TVR models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 13,505 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average TVR MOT pass rate: 90%
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TVR Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVR Chimaera | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | TVR Cerbera | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | TVR Griffith | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | TVR Griffith 500 | 8% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | TVR Tuscan | 7% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable TVR Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVR Tuscan | 93% | |
| 2 | TVR Griffith 500 | 91% | |
| 3 | TVR Chimaera | 89% | |
| 4 | TVR Cerbera | 89% | |
| 5 | TVR Griffith | 89% |
All TVR Models by Fail Rate
Every TVR model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
TVR MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on TVR cars?
The most common MOT problems on TVR cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the TVR models with at least 1,000 tests, the TVR Chimaera has the highest average fail rate at 10%. The TVR Griffith and the TVR Cerbera are level on 10%.
Which TVR model is the most reliable?
In our data, the TVR Tuscan has the best MOT record of the TVR models with at least 1,000 tests: 93% of its 1,414 MOT tests ended in a pass and 7% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for TVR?
The average MOT pass rate for TVR is 90%, based on 13,505 MOT tests across 13 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 10% of MOT tests on TVR cars ended in a fail.
TVR Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each TVR model
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