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H381 YGT

1991 Tvr S3

Gold Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,849 mi
Last recorded65,849 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 YGT
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,849 miles

n/s/f outer chassis very badly corroded & holed

outer chassis at front & rear badly corroded

play in o/s & n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,529 miles

chassis very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 30 Dec 2009 65,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2008 65,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chassis rusting

freeplay in steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,305 miles

chassis rusting

freeplay in steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,983 miles

chassis and tubular frame all very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering rack

front shocker bushes very weak

Fail 21 Dec 2007 64,983 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chassis and tubular frame all very rusty and weak

freeplay in steering rack

front shocker bushes very weak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 6,485 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 6,485 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 64,431 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 64,419 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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H381 YGT is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Gold with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H381 YGT, 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 H381 YGT registered?

H381 YGT is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H381 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H381 YGT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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