TVR MOT pass rate
TVR passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%. This is based on 14,503 MOT tests across 4 TVR models with enough test volume to report on.
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Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| CHIMAERA | 89.0% | 6,560 |
| GRIFFITH | 91.1% | 2,245 |
| TUSCAN | 93.0% | 1,403 |
| CERBERA | 90.0% | 1,191 |
Top failure reasons across TVR
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 69.1% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 36.8% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Brakes | 23.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 19.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 12.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Steering | 9.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.6% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 4.1% | Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | Not functioning as intended |