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PPF 581

1992 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,155 mi
Last recorded17,155 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 581
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 17,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 16,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 16,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 16,138 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 15,735 miles

parking brake performance requirements only just met.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,328 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,831 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake master cylinder slightly corroded

full chassis showing signs of slight surface corrosion

steering column lower joints slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 5 Dec 2017 13,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,415 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,631 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 8,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 6,099 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,999 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 3,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 2,094 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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PPF 581 is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 PPF 581, 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 34 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 PPF 581 registered?

PPF 581 is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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