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J961 FUY

1992 Tvr S3

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,189 mi
Last recorded52,189 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Tvr S351,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ961 FUY
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,189 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear fog light tell tale flickers

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear most gearbox mount excessive movement

Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear most gearbox mount excessive movement

Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,040 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns front body outrigger has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,897 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J961 FUY is a 1992 Tvr S3 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Tvr S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 51,326 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 J961 FUY, 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 34 years old, this Tvr S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J961 FUY registered?

J961 FUY is a 1992 Tvr S3, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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