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H242 BBD

1991 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 BBD
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column lower bearing noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 76,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake dicse are rusty and worn

the fuel line from tank to pump is badly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,483 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 57,479 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,395 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 57,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Tvr S3?

Based on 1,724 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Stop lamp not working 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
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H242 BBD is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 73,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr S3 fails its MOT is vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H242 BBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H242 BBD registered?

H242 BBD is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H242 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H242 BBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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