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J361 PKJ

1991 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ361 PKJ
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,862 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 59,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,505 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

battery insecure.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,212 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,750 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,750 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J361 PKJ is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J361 PKJ, 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 J361 PKJ registered?

J361 PKJ is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J361 PKJ safe to buy?

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