Tvr Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Tvr model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 13,505 real MOT tests.
Average Tvr MOT pass rate: 90%
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Tvr Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tvr S2 | 25% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Tvr S3 | 20% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Tvr 290 S | 17% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Tvr V8s | 17% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Tvr Tamora | 12% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Tvr Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Tvr models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tvr Sagaris | 94% | |
| 2 | Tvr T350 | 95% | |
| 3 | Tvr Tuscan | 93% | |
| 4 | Tvr Tasmin | 91% | |
| 5 | Tvr Griffith 500 | 91% |
All Tvr Models by Fail Rate
Every Tvr model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | 1990 | 75% | 25% | |
| 290 S | 1992 | 76% | 24% | |
| V8s | 1992 | 73% | 24% | |
| S3 | 1990 | 80% | 20% | |
| Griffith | 1994 | 81% | 19% | |
| 290 S | 1990 | 82% | 18% | |
| Chimaera | 1994 | 83% | 17% | |
| Tuscan | 2005 | 85% | 15% | |
| Chimaera | 2000 | 86% | 14% | |
| Tamora | 2003 | 85% | 14% | |
| Chimaera | 1995 | 86% | 13% | |
| Tamora | 2004 | 87% | 13% | |
| Chimaera | 1993 | 84% | 12% | |
| Cerbera | 1998 | 86% | 12% | |
| Griffith 500 | 1994 | 88% | 12% | |
| Griffith | 1992 | 88% | 11% | |
| Cerbera | 2001 | 89% | 11% | |
| Cerbera | 2000 | 87% | 11% | |
| Chimaera | 1999 | 88% | 10% | |
| Chimaera | 1996 | 89% | 10% | |
| Griffith 500 | 1995 | 90% | 10% | |
| Cerbera | 1996 | 87% | 10% | |
| Cerbera | 1999 | 88% | 9% | |
| Griffith 500 | 1998 | 90% | 9% | |
| Tamora | 2002 | 91% | 9% | |
| V8s | 1991 | 91% | 9% | |
| Cerbera | 2002 | 91% | 9% | |
| Tuscan | 2004 | 91% | 9% | |
| Chimaera | 1998 | 92% | 8% | |
| Chimaera | 1997 | 91% | 8% | |
| Griffith 500 | 1999 | 90% | 8% | |
| 290 S | 1991 | 92% | 8% | |
| Tuscan | 2006 | 92% | 8% | |
| Griffith | 1995 | 92% | 8% | |
| Tuscan | 2001 | 93% | 7% | |
| Griffith 500 | 1997 | 92% | 7% | |
| Tasmin | 1990 | 91% | 7% | |
| Griffith | 1996 | 93% | 7% | |
| Griffith | 1998 | 90% | 7% | |
| T350 | 2003 | 91% | 6% | |
| Griffith | 1997 | 94% | 6% | |
| Griffith | 1999 | 94% | 6% | |
| Tuscan | 2000 | 95% | 5% | |
| Cerbera | 1997 | 95% | 5% | |
| Tuscan | 2002 | 95% | 5% | |
| T350 | 2005 | 95% | 5% | |
| Sagaris | 2005 | 94% | 4% | |
| Griffith 500 | 1996 | 96% | 3% | |
| Tuscan | 2003 | 97% | 3% | |
| Chimaera | 2001 | 97% | 3% |
Showing top 50 of 51 model/year combinations. View all Tvr models
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 component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Tvr diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The S2 has the highest average fail rate at 25%.
Which Tvr model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Tvr model in our data is the Sagaris with an average MOT pass rate of 94%. View all Tvr models for full reliability data.
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. This means about 10% of Tvr cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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