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D253 BGX

1986 Tvr Unknown

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,219 mi
Last recorded14,219 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 BGX
MakeTvr
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,219 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 14,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 13,579 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel hose deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2018 13,517 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle shows signs of standing

Fail 29 Jun 2017 13,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose and resulting in movment (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle shows signs of standing

How Reliable is the Tvr Unknown?

Based on 362 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 5
parking brake recording little or no effort 4
Stop lamp not working 3
Horn not working 3
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D253 BGX is a 1986 Tvr Unknown in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Tvr Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D253 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 40 years old, this Tvr Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D253 BGX registered?

D253 BGX is a 1986 Tvr Unknown, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D253 BGX safe to buy?

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