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H68 ETL

1991 Tvr S3

White Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,514 mi
Last recorded119,514 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH68 ETL
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 119,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2015 119,514 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2014 118,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

poor repair to o/s/f chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 112,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 108,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 104,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 102,400 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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H68 ETL is a 1991 Tvr S3 in White with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H68 ETL, 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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H68 ETL is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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