2002 Verte Tempest 4.0L Lpg · V8 XRT
2002 Verte Tempest (4.0L, lpg). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 144,712 km. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VERTE TEMPEST
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 144,712 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V8 XRT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 144,712 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V8 XRT Odometer History
- 24/01/200718,391 mi
- 18/12/200727,923 mi+9,532 mi
- 10/12/200839,305 mi+11,382 mi
- 16/11/200950,871 mi+11,566 mi
- 12/11/201065,082 km
- 17/11/201065,082 mi
- 28/09/201178,887 mi+13,805 mi
- 27/09/201292,742 km
- 18/09/2013104,082 mi
- 29/09/2014118,567 mi+14,485 mi
- 24/09/2015130,746 mi+12,179 mi
- 14/09/2016145,156 mi+14,410 mi
- 15/09/2016145,156 mi
- 15/08/2017156,852 mi+11,696 mi
- 15/08/2018165,684 mi+8,832 mi
- 22/07/2019175,242 mi+9,558 mi
- 02/08/2019175,242 mi
- 04/08/2020182,719 mi+7,477 mi
- 02/08/2022124,645 km
- 28/07/2023129,457 km+4,812 km
- 22/07/2024135,749 km+6,292 km
- 30/07/2024135,750 km+1 km
- 25/07/2025139,772 km+4,022 km
- 27/07/2026144,712 km+4,940 km
Average of roughly 6,477 km per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V8 XRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Verte Tempest (V8 XRT) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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