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J228 JKO

1991 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 JKO
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,690 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 71,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 70,925 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 228 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 69,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 68,521 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 67,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 66,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,872 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,086 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f outrigger.

Slightly corroded reflector on o/s headlamp.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to n/s/f outrigger.

Slightly corroded reflector on o/s headlamp.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,613 miles

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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J228 JKO 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 80%.

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 J228 JKO, 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 J228 JKO registered?

J228 JKO is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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