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J520 HGH

1991 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ520 HGH
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,099 miles

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 123,099 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,588 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,105 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 119,105 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 112,422 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 112,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 111,514 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 20 May 2010 110,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,102 miles

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

both corners of screen damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2009 110,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both corners of screen damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 108,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 108,108 miles

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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J520 HGH is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J520 HGH, 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 J520 HGH registered?

J520 HGH is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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