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WCV 5T

1979 Tvr Unknown

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCV 5T
MakeTvr
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,942 miles

slight play in offside lower hub securing bush

Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight play in offside lower hub securing bush

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,761 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Under body has been painted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Under body has been painted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

How Reliable is the Tvr Unknown?

Based on 362 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 6
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 5
parking brake recording little or no effort 4
Stop lamp not working 3
Horn not working 3
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WCV 5T is a 1979 Tvr Unknown in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Tvr Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCV 5T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 47 years old, this Tvr Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCV 5T registered?

WCV 5T is a 1979 Tvr Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is WCV 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCV 5T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WCV 5T have outstanding finance?

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