MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
slight play in off side front inner rack joint
Non obligatory mirror damaged
slight play in steering rack and top coloum area
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
offside rear foot brake slightly weaker than nearside
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?
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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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