2006 TVR Tuscan — MOT failures & pass rate
310 MOT tests on the 2006 TVR Tuscan are in this dataset, and 91.0% of them passed. That is 18.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.5%) and visibility (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, catalyst emissions and headlamp aim — washers alone was recorded 10 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 17 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 12 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 10 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 5 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 10 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 9 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 6 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.8% | 18 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.5% | 14 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 11 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.6% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.3% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 159 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 117 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 64 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 60 | 5.0% |
| 2024 | 59 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 65 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Tuscan
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (3.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 TVR Tuscans pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 310 2006 TVR Tuscan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 TVR Tuscan?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).
Does the 2006 Tuscan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 310 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.