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H202 YYX

1990 Tvr S3

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 YYX
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025
Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s front indicator lense cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2013 66,960 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s front indicator lense cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,831 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both n/s and o/s headlamp units deteriorated

excessive rattle from exhaust system possible baffles

excessive surface rust/corrosion to all underside of chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rattle/noise poosible within exhaust system

surface rust/corrosion to all parts of chassis assemble and suspenion units

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,265 miles

areas of chassis corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 12 May 2006 66,009 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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H202 YYX is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H202 YYX, 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 H202 YYX registered?

H202 YYX is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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