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J700 GPW

1991 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr S373,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 GPW
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 113,428 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 113,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 108,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 104,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 103,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust sounds slightly noisey around manifolds but no apparent leaks

freeplay to ends of steering rack

hazard switch cover missing but still functions as intended

wear to steering rack insulator/mounting bushes

Pass 22 May 2015 100,745 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hazzard switch damaged but function not impaired

servo operation appears poor

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,737 miles

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

hazzard warning switch damaged but function not impaired

o/s seatbelt stalk mounting bolt not fully seated but appears to be tight

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

part of hazzard switch missing but still functions

Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,969 miles

perishing to servo hose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal feels hard but servo operating correctly

hazzard switch damage but function not impared

o/s/r suspension appears to have been repaired

stains by fuel tank sender but not leaking

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2011 99,752 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Note radiator is leaking

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear in general in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2011 99,748 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Note radiator is leaking

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear in general in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear suspension arm has been repaired

oil leak

slight play in ball end in steering rack, both sides

Fail 6 Mar 2010 98,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear suspension arm has been repaired

oil leak

slight play in ball end in steering rack, both sides

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,782 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering rack and top coloum area

Pass 28 Jul 2006 95,500 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside rear foot brake slightly weaker than nearside

Fail 22 Jun 2005 93,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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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J700 GPW is a 1991 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J700 GPW, 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 J700 GPW registered?

J700 GPW is a 1991 Tvr S3, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J700 GPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 GPW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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