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K163 DCF

1993 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 DCF
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,156 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,770 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake fluid reservoir is covered unable to check level

Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake fluid reservoir is covered unable to check level

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal, starting to deteriorate, but still maintaining a sealing arragement.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,778 miles

Coolant leak

brake fluid reserviour covered unable to check level

Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,496 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 65,042 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,908 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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K163 DCF is a 1993 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 1993 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 48,690 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 K163 DCF, 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 33 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K163 DCF registered?

K163 DCF is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 30 January 1993.

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