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K3 AHS

1992 Tvr V8S

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,649 mi
Last recorded49,649 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 AHS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 49,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 49,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 49,600 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 49,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 49,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 49,505 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 49,300 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 May 2018 49,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 49,148 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 49,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 49,092 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,065 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,065 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,411 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked - not seriously affecting view to rear

offside rear disc inner face corroded slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,411 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside door mirror glass cracked - not seriously affecting view to rear

offside rear disc inner face corroded slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,832 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,607 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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K3 AHS is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K3 AHS, 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 K3 AHS registered?

K3 AHS is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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The MOT history for K3 AHS shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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