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H506 EGV

1990 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,656 mi
Last recorded65,656 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 EGV
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,656 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 65,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,276 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,915 miles

o/s hand brake effort could be improved

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,753 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,753 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,347 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 58,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,339 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,936 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s fuel tank mounting bracket corroded & holed

Fail 30 Oct 2007 56,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s fuel tank mounting bracket corroded & holed

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,305 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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H506 EGV is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H506 EGV, 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 H506 EGV registered?

H506 EGV is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H506 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H506 EGV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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