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H331 FLA

1990 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH331 FLA
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 103,041 miles

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

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 May 2016 103,041 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to suspension in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2015 99,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 93,234 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 93,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,835 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 72,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 64,728 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 64,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 63,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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H331 FLA is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H331 FLA, 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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H331 FLA is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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