MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamps have reduced beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front washers are slow
Rear Last exhaust hanger is a poor fit
Slight play in steering rack ends
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
brake master cylinder/servo corroded
fuel tank support framework corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake master cylinder/servo corroded
fuel tank support framework corroded
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body/fuel tank mount leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone 215/45/17 87y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone 215/45/17 87y (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body/fuel tank mount leg (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened Master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?
Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
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J16 TVR is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1991 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,588 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 J16 TVR, 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 35 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J16 TVR registered?
J16 TVR is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 24 September 1991.
Is J16 TVR safe to buy?
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