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J313 EUG

1991 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,616 mi
Last recorded64,616 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ313 EUG
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,560 miles

Surface corrosion to suspension wishbones

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,223 miles

Rear suspension dampers and springs in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor will not secure in up poisition (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,972 miles

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,087 miles

chassis frame areas rusting

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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J313 EUG is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J313 EUG, 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 J313 EUG registered?

J313 EUG is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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