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L183 HOP

1993 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,664 mi
Last recorded68,664 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 HOP
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 68,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 68,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,579 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,984 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,982 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 63,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,948 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 59,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 57,364 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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L183 HOP is a 1993 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L183 HOP, 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

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What year was L183 HOP registered?

L183 HOP is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L183 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L183 HOP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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