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H4 SGO

1990 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 SGO
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight binding

split under drivers seat

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 80,356 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 79,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,417 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 78,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section damaged and has a hair line crack, slightly blowing system

general age related chassis surface corrosion

underbody sealant applied across the vehicle chassis and components

Pass 3 May 2019 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 71,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 3 May 2016 69,542 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Fail 3 May 2016 69,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 May 2015 68,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 68,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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H4 SGO 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 66.7%.

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 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 H4 SGO, 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 H4 SGO registered?

H4 SGO is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H4 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 SGO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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