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H14 TVS

1990 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,135 mi
Last recorded38,135 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 TVS
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,596 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 29,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,338 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 29,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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H14 TVS is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H14 TVS, 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

How do I check the history of H14 TVS?

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What year was H14 TVS registered?

H14 TVS is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H14 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 TVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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