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H703 XGG

1990 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,776 mi
Last recorded20,776 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr S367,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 XGG
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 20,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 20,556 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 19,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 15,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 14,576 miles

General surface corrosion to space frame/chassis

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 14,331 miles

All flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 28 May 2011 14,331 miles

All flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 13,692 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 19,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 12,235 miles

Coil springs corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,153 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both f/tyres perished

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

Fail 2 Feb 2006 7,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both f/tyres perished

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

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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H703 XGG is a 1990 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H703 XGG, 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 H703 XGG registered?

H703 XGG is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H703 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H703 XGG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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