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J2 NWS

1991 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,606 mi
Last recorded35,606 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 NWS
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,606 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,574 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 35,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking Unit poor condition and leaking. (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,567 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,528 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,500 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 35,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,228 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J2 NWS is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J2 NWS, 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 J2 NWS registered?

J2 NWS is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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