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RIB 6837

1987 Tvr T350

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Tvr T35065,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 6837
MakeTvr
ModelT350
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,147 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage unions on the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust downpipe contacting/chafing against the chassis

Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam does not work (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipe fouling against the upper suspension arm and heavily chafed (2.3.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam does not work (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage unions on the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust downpipe contacting/chafing against the chassis

Pass 6 May 2016 31,495 miles

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

exh mounting mounting torn

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 5 May 2016 31,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exh mounting mounting torn

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 9 May 2015 31,057 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 31,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber broken

Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 21 May 2011 30,866 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack damp

Fail 12 May 2011 30,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,141 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,131 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 29,521 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,520 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearlinkage remote insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 27,638 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr T350?

Based on 6,956 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 103
Headlamp aim too high 101
Headlamp aim too low 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 89
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RIB 6837 is a 1987 Tvr T350 in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1987 Tvr T350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 T350 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIB 6837, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr T350 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Tvr T350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIB 6837 registered?

RIB 6837 is a 1987 Tvr T350, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is RIB 6837 safe to buy?

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