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J886 JKM

1991 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 JKM
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,524 miles

All tyres perished

Brake master cylinder corroded

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,524 miles

All tyres perished

Brake master cylinder corroded

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,565 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 81,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tank unit support bar holed/corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion in fuel tank fixing

Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion in fuel tank fixing

Pass 22 May 2012 75,480 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 75,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,436 miles

Washers weak on O/S

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,814 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 69,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 63,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 63,038 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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J886 JKM is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J886 JKM, 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.

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J886 JKM is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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