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H274 DKP

1991 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,797 mi
Last recorded13,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 DKP
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 13,797 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 13,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 11,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 11,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,125 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing fuel line from filter hitting brake hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in places

Fail 1 Jul 2019 10,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end lock nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing fuel line from filter hitting brake hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in places

Pass 11 Jul 2018 9,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,184 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 8,176 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty SICKING (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,404 miles

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 4,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,278 miles

Fuel hose from tank to pump perished.

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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H274 DKP is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H274 DKP, 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.

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What year was H274 DKP registered?

H274 DKP is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 3 January 1991.

Is H274 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H274 DKP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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