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J603 GGD

1991 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,469 mi
Last recorded88,469 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ603 GGD
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 88,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 86,821 miles

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHTLY NOTCHY NO P/A/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 83,817 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 78,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 22 May 2015 77,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 76,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 76,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,826 miles

there is slight play in the steering column bottom bush

Fail 14 Jun 2008 74,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

there is slight play in the steering column bottom bush

Pass 26 May 2007 74,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 71,858 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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J603 GGD is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J603 GGD, 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 J603 GGD registered?

J603 GGD is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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