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H395 HBY

1991 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,173 mi
Last recorded69,173 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH395 HBY
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 69,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 68,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear residue at hub

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 68,031 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,031 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front engine mounting nut loose

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 66,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 58,284 miles

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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H395 HBY is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H395 HBY, 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 H395 HBY registered?

H395 HBY is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is H395 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H395 HBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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