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J7 VBS

1992 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,032 mi
Last recorded50,032 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 48,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 48,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,176 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,176 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,112 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,112 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,541 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,216 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,295 miles

rear discs deteriated and slightly corroder. front discs slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,615 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,891 miles

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

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

light rubbing of tyre on wiring loom/hose on offside front inner wheelarch. light rubbing of tyre on hose on offside front, rear of inner wheelarch.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,049 miles

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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J7 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J7 VBS, 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 34 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J7 VBS registered?

J7 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J7 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 VBS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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