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H152 EFE

1990 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH152 EFE
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,718 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,011 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

......EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED......

Pass 3 May 2011 64,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,914 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,887 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 66,884 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.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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H152 EFE is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H152 EFE, 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 H152 EFE registered?

H152 EFE is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H152 EFE safe to buy?

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