MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
bottom of fuel tank damp- possibly fuel? further investigation required
front tyres worn on edges
play present in steering rack (o/s especially)- advise to replace
rear brake pads 'look' low- unable to see inner pads
small chip in screen
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?
Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J255 JBV is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J255 JBV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J255 JBV?
You can check the full history of J255 JBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J255 JBV registered?
J255 JBV is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J255 JBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J255 JBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J255 JBV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J255 JBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.