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J790 VSG

1991 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,126 mi
Last recorded40,126 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Tvr S278,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 VSG
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 40,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front outer chassis body mount corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front outer chassis body mount corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,541 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slightly uneven braking on rear offside lower

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 26,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,581 miles

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

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

all suspension arms very rusty

chasis/frame very rusty

outer handbrake cables very rusty

signs of fuel has been leaking from tank

Fail 12 Aug 2005 26,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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J790 VSG is a 1991 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J790 VSG, 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 J790 VSG registered?

J790 VSG is a 1991 Tvr S2, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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