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J967 DWY

1992 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr V8S56,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ967 DWY
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,354 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 63,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,029 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 61,025 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,995 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 59,995 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 58,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 58,799 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight corrosion on headlamp lenses

How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
506
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
position lamp(s) not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
Headlamp aim too low 31
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J967 DWY is a 1992 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 V8S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J967 DWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr V8S typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J967 DWY registered?

J967 DWY is a 1992 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J967 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J967 DWY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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