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G1 FDY

1991 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,811 mi
Last recorded48,811 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 FDY
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,811 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Handbrake cable bracket not secured

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,170 miles

under body corrossion present

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,084 miles

Out riggers starting to corrode.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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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G1 FDY is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,588 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 V8S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G1 FDY, 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 35 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G1 FDY registered?

G1 FDY is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 28 September 1991.

Is G1 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 FDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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