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J885 JUY

1992 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,765 mi
Last recorded61,765 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 JUY
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,255 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 60,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,703 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 60,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 60,062 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 59,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 58,131 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,131 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,745 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,745 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,651 miles

brake service

Fail 9 May 2007 51,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

brake service

Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

radiator in poor condition

rattle from the centre exhaust box

Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,501 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 48,500 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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J885 JUY is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J885 JUY, 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 J885 JUY registered?

J885 JUY is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J885 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J885 JUY shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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