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J475 YUG

1991 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,818 mi
Last recorded90,818 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 YUG
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 90,818 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,514 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,640 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering colum has slight play in lower bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,078 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,074 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,424 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,422 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,944 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 81,703 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 80,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J475 YUG 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 70.8%.

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 J475 YUG, 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 J475 YUG registered?

J475 YUG is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 5 September 1991.

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