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DJZ 9891

1990 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,501 mi
Last recorded73,501 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 9891
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,669 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,653 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,639 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack

slight corrosion to nearside outer steel tube

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,041 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 66,042 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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DJZ 9891 is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DJZ 9891, 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 DJZ 9891 registered?

DJZ 9891 is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 12 July 1990.

Is DJZ 9891 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJZ 9891 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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