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H542 GKR

1991 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,107 mi
Last recorded60,107 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 GKR
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,107 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/head joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Fuel tank support area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,932 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,926 miles

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

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

fuel tank mountings are corroded

n/s and o/s chassis outriggers are corroded,also parts of space frame are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,720 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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H542 GKR is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H542 GKR, 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 H542 GKR registered?

H542 GKR is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is H542 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H542 GKR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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