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F665 DWX

1989 Tvr V8S

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,055 mi
Last recorded87,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 DWX
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,055 miles

Coolant leak radiator damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 87,055 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,293 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat belt anchor points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat belt anchor points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,357 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 85,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,720 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 84,702 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,792 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 82,661 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,702 miles

Oil leak

undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,700 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery secured with belt

undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

movement in transmission on clutch take up

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2014 79,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Diff insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,316 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,316 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,294 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
506
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
position lamp(s) not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
Headlamp aim too low 31
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F665 DWX is a 1989 Tvr V8S in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Tvr V8S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F665 DWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr V8S typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 37 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F665 DWX registered?

F665 DWX is a 1989 Tvr V8S, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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