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H96 FLX

1990 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,920 mi
Last recorded61,920 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

RegistrationH96 FLX
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,920 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 60,466 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,991 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play top or bottom bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,610 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 50,610 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,994 miles

Chassis is showing signs of corrosion and paint flaking.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake servo vacuum pipe (at manifold) slightly perished / deteriorated

slight corrosion to chassis is evident

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,005 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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H96 FLX 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 84%.

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 H96 FLX, 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 H96 FLX registered?

H96 FLX is a 1990 Tvr S3, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is H96 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H96 FLX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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