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C21 TVR

1990 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,387 mi
Last recorded69,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 68,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,693 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 66,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,258 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 58,247 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Tvr S3?

Based on 1,724 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Stop lamp not working 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
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C21 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr S3 fails its MOT is vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C21 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C21 TVR registered?

C21 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C21 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 TVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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