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J100 VBS

1992 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,801 mi
Last recorded51,801 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 51,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,025 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 50,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down bottom bush (2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 50,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,749 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 47,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,444 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,322 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,929 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,128 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 40,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
506
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
position lamp(s) not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
Headlamp aim too low 31
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J100 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1992 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 V8S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J100 VBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr V8S typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J100 VBS registered?

J100 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J100 VBS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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