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K1 VBS

1992 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play by bulkhead also slight play in rubber column bush in bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play by bulkhead also slight play in rubber column bush in bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,669 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,794 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,301 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,692 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,318 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rackends slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,316 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

n/s and o/s rackends slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,017 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 64,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 5,879 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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K1 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K1 VBS, 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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K1 VBS is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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