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G583 GSX

1990 Tvr S3

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,945 mi
Last recorded48,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG583 GSX
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,945 miles

corrosion forming around offside seat belt mounting inner wing plate corroded not through metal work

wiper blade split on ends

Fail 25 Jun 2021 48,942 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

corrosion forming around offside seat belt mounting inner wing plate corroded not through metal work

wiper blade split on ends

Pass 20 Dec 2019 48,488 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2017 48,464 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,703 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,884 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 46,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,132 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 46,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 46,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2009 46,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2008 45,667 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 45,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 44,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,826 miles

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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G583 GSX is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 G583 GSX, 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.

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What year was G583 GSX registered?

G583 GSX is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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