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J3 PRO

1991 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

65,984 mi
Last recorded65,984 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PRO
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,984 miles

chassis starting to corrode

fuel cap seal in poor condition

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,439 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis starting to corrode

fuel cap seal in poor condition

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The front windscreen is delaminating

Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,589 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The front windscreen is delaminating

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,120 miles

steering rack is showing evidence of wear

windscreen is delaminating

Fail 2 Mar 2016 66,120 miles

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

steering rack is showing evidence of wear

windscreen is delaminating

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,032 miles

The windscreen is delaminating

offside front bumper pad is missing

offside wiper blade is split

Fail 20 Feb 2015 65,032 miles

The windscreen is delaminating

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

offside front bumper pad is missing

offside wiper blade is split

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,961 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen is starting to delaminate

slight corrosion rear body mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,961 miles

Windscreen is starting to delaminate

slight corrosion rear body mounts

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,048 miles

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

There is evidence of corrosion to the nearside and offside rear body mounts

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,048 miles

There is evidence of corrosion to the nearside and offside rear body mounts

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,659 miles

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

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

there is slight play in nearside rear top suspension mounting.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,659 miles

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

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

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

there is slight play in nearside rear top suspension mounting.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

There is evidence of slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,192 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,192 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,810 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,621 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 53,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,724 miles

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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J3 PRO is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J3 PRO, 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 J3 PRO registered?

J3 PRO is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J3 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 PRO shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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