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J98 TJM

1992 Tvr S3

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,782 mi
Last recorded57,782 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Tvr S351,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 TJM
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,782 miles

off side rear tyre has cuts in tread (not to cords)

slight play in both fropnt wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2008 57,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre has cuts in tread (not to cords)

slight play in both fropnt wheel bearings

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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J98 TJM is a 1992 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J98 TJM, 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 J98 TJM registered?

J98 TJM is a 1992 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J98 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J98 TJM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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