MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
all of chassis undersealed limiting inspection
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down swivel joint (2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel tank leaking slightly
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
osf fog lamp lens damaged
osf indicator lens damaged
play on lower column bush
steering slightly rough
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Heavy corrosion underside
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside front fog lamp lens damaged
Offside front indicator lens damaged
Play in lower steering column bush
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
TYRE SIZE 205-55-15 FRONT
TYRE SIZE 205-60-15 REAR
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Tvr S3?
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TVR 422K is a 1992 Tvr S3 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 TVR 422K, 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.
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What year was TVR 422K registered?
TVR 422K is a 1992 Tvr S3, first registered on 12 November 1992.
Is TVR 422K safe to buy?
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