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J11 VBS

1992 Tvr V8S

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 75,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 75,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,263 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 75,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,408 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 70,758 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 70,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside screen washer not working

Pass 31 May 2012 68,540 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 68,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

nearside screen washer not working

Pass 24 May 2011 67,093 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 64,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,718 miles

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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J11 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J11 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 J11 VBS registered?

J11 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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