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L33 DSM

1993 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,220 mi
Last recorded47,220 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr V8S48,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 DSM
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,220 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 47,220 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,746 miles

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 25 Mar 2024 45,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,332 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,423 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,035 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,026 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,956 miles

Nearside door mirror requires attention

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 40,956 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside door mirror requires attention

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,250 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,014 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 34,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,181 miles

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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L33 DSM is a 1993 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 48,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L33 DSM, 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 33 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L33 DSM registered?

L33 DSM is a 1993 Tvr V8S, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L33 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 DSM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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