MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (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))
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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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