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K500 TVR

1992 Tvr S3

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,235 mi
Last recorded39,235 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Tvr S351,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,235 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,231 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise steering uj corrosion

advise under body corrosion

Fail 24 Dec 2012 30,608 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise steering uj corrosion

advise under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,670 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,635 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,604 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 25,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,615 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 24,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K500 TVR is a 1992 Tvr S3 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K500 TVR, 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 K500 TVR registered?

K500 TVR is a 1992 Tvr S3, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 TVR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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