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J862 LTA

1991 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,036 mi
Last recorded73,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ862 LTA
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,022 miles

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION O/S

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE GASKET (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement S/ABS LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,751 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,056 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 66,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,029 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,108 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 63,307 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,608 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,913 miles

Offside Inner 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,752 miles

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

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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J862 LTA is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 J862 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J862 LTA?

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What year was J862 LTA registered?

J862 LTA is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 3 October 1991.

Is J862 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J862 LTA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J862 LTA have outstanding finance?

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