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K45 TRT

1993 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

25,950 mi
Last recorded25,950 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK45 TRT
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 25,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 25,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 24,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,589 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 20,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,578 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 17,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,498 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 15,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank cap seal slight perishing

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 13 Aug 2014 15,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank cap seal slight perishing

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,986 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 13,986 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 12,990 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres slight perishing and worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slight perishing and wear on inner edges

slight oil leaks around engine sand gearbox

Fail 7 May 2009 12,989 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres slight perishing and worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slight perishing and wear on inner edges

slight oil leaks around engine sand gearbox

Pass 31 May 2008 12,659 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 12,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust fold near anti roll bar

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,381 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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K45 TRT is a 1993 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K45 TRT, 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 K45 TRT registered?

K45 TRT is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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