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J19 TVR

1991 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,140 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,165 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,146 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 83,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,984 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 80,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,665 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 78,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,800 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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J19 TVR is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J19 TVR, 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 J19 TVR registered?

J19 TVR is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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