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L9 VBS

1994 Tvr V8S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,501 mi
Last recorded119,501 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr V8S62,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 119,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 119,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,004 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,776 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 118,776 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 118,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,040 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 118,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 116,250 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 116,250 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 114,024 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 110,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 109,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 106,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 104,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 104,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 104,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 104,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s and n/s chassic mounting points by floor pans have corrosion to them. † †general corrosion under neath vehicle to suspenion brake and chassic parts † †

o/s/f tyre wearing inside egde unevenly † † †play in wheel bearings † †cut in n /s/r outer tyre wall † †n/s/r metal brake pipe one of three bracket tempory repair † †o/s n umber plate light slight dim † †corrosion to o/s and n/s chassic mounting by

Pass 22 Feb 2006 102,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L9 VBS is a 1994 Tvr V8S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,843 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 L9 VBS, 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 32 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L9 VBS registered?

L9 VBS is a 1994 Tvr V8S, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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