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J595 JKN

1992 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Tvr S351,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 JKN
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 85,252 miles

Oil leak

hand brake cables slightly "jerky" in operation

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 81,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 80,759 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 80,759 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2006 79,134 miles

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

slight wear in lower steering column joints

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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J595 JKN is a 1992 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 51,326 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 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 J595 JKN, 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 34 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J595 JKN registered?

J595 JKN is a 1992 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J595 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J595 JKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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