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J317 WRD

1991 Tvr V8S

Silver Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 WRD
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,607 miles

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,572 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 75,499 miles

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

all of main chassis has very bad surface corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2005 75,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all of main chassis has very bad surface corrosion

How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
506
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
position lamp(s) not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
Headlamp aim too low 31
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J317 WRD is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Silver with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J317 WRD, 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.

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What year was J317 WRD registered?

J317 WRD is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is J317 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J317 WRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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