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H436 BTA

1990 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,371 mi
Last recorded88,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH436 BTA
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,133 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 87,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,456 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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H436 BTA is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H436 BTA, 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 H436 BTA registered?

H436 BTA is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H436 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H436 BTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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