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H279 DCD

1990 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,062 mi
Last recorded100,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 DCD
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 100,062 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,988 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,427 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 96,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 96,080 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2011 95,513 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 95,513 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 94,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 93,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 93,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 92,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 90,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 90,922 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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H279 DCD is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H279 DCD, 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 H279 DCD registered?

H279 DCD is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H279 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 DCD shows 24 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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