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J149 WGM

1992 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 WGM
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,270 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked but no white light showing

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked but no white light showing

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,258 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked but no white light showing

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked but no white light showing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,240 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,240 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,213 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,211 miles

speedometer stuck at 30 m.p.h.,odeometer not working.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,211 miles

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

speedometer stuck at 30 m.p.h.,odeometer not working.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,205 miles

speedometer inoperative.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,910 miles

slight movement in lower steering column bush/bearing.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,569 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 77,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,247 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,028 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 74,028 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
506
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
position lamp(s) not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
Headlamp aim too low 31
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J149 WGM is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1992 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 V8S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J149 WGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr V8S typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J149 WGM is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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