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J20 GAS

1991 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,672 mi
Last recorded26,672 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GAS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 26,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,427 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Valve stem slightly damaged ALL 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/ scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,931 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 25,931 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,324 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 25,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 23,329 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 23,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 22,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,820 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 22,802 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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J20 GAS is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,588 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 J20 GAS, 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 35 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J20 GAS registered?

J20 GAS is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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