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J636 JVL

1991 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,637 mi
Last recorded105,637 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Tvr S278,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ636 JVL
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,370 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,860 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 104,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,415 miles

Play in lower steering column bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,415 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Play in lower steering column bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,874 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Centre of exhaust has various leaks

Nearside front steering rack end has slight play

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Centre of exhaust has various leaks

Nearside front steering rack end has slight play

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 1,293 miles

N/S Fuel Tank Bracket Rusted

O/S Fuel Tank Bracket Rusted

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,929 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

minor corrosion to o/s/r box section

rear numberplate has honeycombe background

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,613 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 89,199 miles

steering feels notchy

Fail 23 May 2011 89,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

steering feels notchy

Pass 28 May 2010 88,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 88,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 87,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 85,854 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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J636 JVL is a 1991 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 78,296 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 S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J636 JVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J636 JVL registered?

J636 JVL is a 1991 Tvr S2, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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