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G510 WPK

1990 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,214 mi
Last recorded138,214 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 WPK
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 138,214 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))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Jun 2025 136,896 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))

engine has a slight oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Jun 2024 133,330 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,144 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 129,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,203 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger at drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 123,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger at drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 118,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 117,208 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 117,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 114,966 miles

chassis and suspension conponents corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 114,956 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery light on

chassis and suspension conponents corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 113,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,647 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

Fail 24 Apr 2008 110,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

Fail 8 Mar 2008 110,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,084 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G510 WPK is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G510 WPK, 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 G510 WPK registered?

G510 WPK is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 5 July 1990.

Is G510 WPK safe to buy?

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