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J40 ESB

1992 Tvr V8S

Silver Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,283 mi
Last recorded75,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 ESB
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on upper suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking on upper suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends at nearside and offside ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,704 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,355 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,348 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when all lights on all are flashing (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,784 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,114 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 66,114 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,345 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,296 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 57,440 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 57,423 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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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J40 ESB is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Silver with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 J40 ESB, 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 34 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 ESB registered?

J40 ESB is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J40 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 ESB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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