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K712 BWO

1993 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,141 mi
Last recorded29,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 BWO
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 29,098 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering gaiter twisted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 14,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 9,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,173 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POSSIBBLY FOULING INNER WHEELARCH UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Fail 21 Mar 2016 9,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POSSIBBLY FOULING INNER WHEELARCH UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,696 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 24 Mar 2015 8,696 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

wipers not parking

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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K712 BWO is a 1993 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K712 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K712 BWO?

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What year was K712 BWO registered?

K712 BWO is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K712 BWO safe to buy?

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