MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear brake has slight binding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened to chassis tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Slight play in upper steering column
Coolant leak radiator ()
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
clutch pedal rubber missing
Brake master cylinder body corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front windscreen wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filler cap seal perished
Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filler cap seal perished
Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
Slight oil leak from engine
nearside front indicator lens damaged slightly
slight wear in both front lower shock absorber bushes
slight wear in both rear lower shock absorber bushes
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
nearside front indicator lens damaged slightly
slight wear in both lower shock absorber bushes
slight wear in both rear lower shock absorber bushes
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to both front indicator lens
slight wear detected at steering wheel
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?
Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J478 CRS is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 J478 CRS, 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 J478 CRS registered?
J478 CRS is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J478 CRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J478 CRS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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