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J522 LLW

1991 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 LLW
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,718 miles

ALL TYRES OVER 10 YRS OLD

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,619 miles

play forming n/s steering

rad leaking.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,917 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,228 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD ARM (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 38,506 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,516 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,604 miles

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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J522 LLW is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1991 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 73,223 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 J522 LLW, 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 35 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J522 LLW registered?

J522 LLW is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 21 September 1991.

Is J522 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J522 LLW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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