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J30 AGR

1994 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,963 mi
Last recorded11,963 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 AGR
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 11,963 miles

Central Rear Exhaust pipes running close to fuel tank and fuel hose with no heat shielding.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 10,016 miles

Some up & down movement in upper steering column

Fail 18 Mar 2025 10,012 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Some up & down movement in upper steering column

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,673 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake requires effort to last notch to hold

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to outrigers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,439 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 94,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,629 miles

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

brake ferrules corroded

chip in screen

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Fail 23 Apr 2011 94,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

brake ferrules corroded

chip in screen

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in screen

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,572 miles

Both front brake discs corroding on inside

Extensive corrosion and repairs to chassis and rear radius arms, strength unknown

Offside headlamp lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 92,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroding on inside

Extensive corrosion to chassis, strength unknown

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 91,244 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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J30 AGR is a 1994 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J30 AGR, 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 32 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J30 AGR registered?

J30 AGR is a 1994 Tvr S3, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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