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K400 VBS

1993 Tvr V8S

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,421 mi
Last recorded105,421 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,689 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,871 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lamp deteriated (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,400 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,645 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,021 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,825 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside spotlamp broken

park brake on limit of 16%

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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K400 VBS is a 1993 Tvr V8S in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K400 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 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 K400 VBS registered?

K400 VBS is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K400 VBS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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