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H377 PYG

1990 Tvr S3

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,856 mi
Last recorded108,856 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 PYG
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2010 108,856 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil vent/breather hose very close to manifold

The chassis has considerable surface corrosion. In my opinion due to the age of the chassis,areas not easily accessible such as the top of side chassis rails should have further inspection,this may involve extensive dismantling

Pass 19 Aug 2009 100,861 miles

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

under body is corroded on chassis front and back and alround the suspension front and back

Fail 13 Aug 2009 108,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

under body is corroded on chassis front and back and alround the suspension front and back

Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,708 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 107,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 107,309 miles

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

chassis and underside components corroding

steering lower column bush worn

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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H377 PYG is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,885 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 H377 PYG, 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 36 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H377 PYG is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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