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H1 VBS

1993 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,280 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Pass 6 Aug 2017 70,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,221 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED/SMALL CRACKS & LEAKS AROUND THE WELDS

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,215 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading high (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,552 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,218 miles

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

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

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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H1 VBS is a 1993 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 48,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H1 VBS, 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 33 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H1 VBS registered?

H1 VBS is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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