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J513 LLW

1991 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,359 mi
Last recorded35,359 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ513 LLW
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Tvr S3?

Based on 1,724 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Stop lamp not working 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
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J513 LLW is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 73,223 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 S3 fails its MOT is vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J513 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J513 LLW registered?

J513 LLW is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J513 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J513 LLW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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