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J478 CRS

1991 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,452 mi
Last recorded69,452 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 CRS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,452 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,270 miles

nearside rear brake has slight binding

Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,164 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,229 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,013 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in upper steering column

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,073 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,350 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,510 miles

nearside front indicator lens damaged slightly

slight wear in both front lower shock absorber bushes

slight wear in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 55,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,938 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 53,938 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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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