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1985 TVR 3.5L Petrol · A16 EBA

A16 EBA

1985 TVR (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 76,628 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TVR
Year / Origin
1985 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Feb 2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
76,628 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Feb 2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1985
Engine
3498cc
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A16 EBA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2023
  • 76,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

A16 EBA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 03:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Tvr Unknown (A16 EBA) between November 2021 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.

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A16 EBA Mileage History

  1. 03/11/202178,202 mi
  2. 03/11/202178,202 mi
  3. 21/02/202378,628 mi+426 mi
  4. 21/02/202376,628 mi-2,000 mi

Average of roughly -1,211 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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