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J8 SEM

1991 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,830 mi
Last recorded42,830 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S278,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 SEM
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 42,830 miles

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

fog light switch operation

headlights condition

Fail 7 May 2025 42,830 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged front and rears (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

fog light switch operation

headlights condition

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

steering rack offside worn

Pass 23 Jul 2022 41,418 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,483 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 31,758 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 30,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,536 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,874 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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J8 SEM is a 1991 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J8 SEM, 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 J8 SEM registered?

J8 SEM is a 1991 Tvr S2, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J8 SEM safe to buy?

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