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J40 WAF

1992 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,196 mi
Last recorded26,196 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 WAF
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 26,196 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 26,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,196 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 26,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,196 miles

fron and rear disc's wearing thin

Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,196 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fron and rear disc's wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,063 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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J40 WAF is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAF, 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.

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What year was J40 WAF registered?

J40 WAF is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J40 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 WAF shows 9 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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