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L400 VBS

1993 Tvr V8S

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,738 mi
Last recorded75,738 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 56,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,185 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,776 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,776 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,777 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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L400 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 94.7%.

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 L400 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L400 VBS registered?

L400 VBS is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L400 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 VBS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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