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H463 JVM

1990 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 JVM
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,163 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H463 JVM is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H463 JVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H463 JVM registered?

H463 JVM is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H463 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H463 JVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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