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J993 HTU

1992 Tvr V8S

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,800 mi
Last recorded161,800 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ993 HTU
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 161,800 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 161,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 161,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 161,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down At bulk head bush (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 160,425 miles

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

Lower At steering column extension lower joint slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2019 160,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Lower At steering column extension lower joint slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 154,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 150,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 144,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 138,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 132,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 132,203 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 117,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 101,296 miles

Both front indicator lens slight damage

Lower steering colom has play

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 101,296 miles

Both front indicator lens slight damage

Lower steering colom has play

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,767 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 82,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,075 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light on

slight play o/s end of steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2009 65,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light on

slight play o/s end of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,201 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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J993 HTU is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J993 HTU, 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.

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What year was J993 HTU registered?

J993 HTU is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J993 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J993 HTU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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