1992 TVR S3 2.9L Petrol · J714 WDA

The TVR S3 passed its most recent MOT on 25 April 2024 at 77,778 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle presents as structurally sound on paper, with every recorded pass showing a clean sheet and no corrosion, brake, or suspension concerns raised by testers. Recorded mileage sits at 77,778 against a 1992 build, an average of roughly 2,288 miles per year. The log shows 76,015 miles on 30 June 2021, rising to 77,544 by 28 April 2023, then 77,778 by April 2024. That equates to light annual use. A gap exists between the 2021 and 2023 tests of nearly two years, and the two failed entries on 30 June 2021 and 24 April 2023 were followed by passes one day later at near-identical mileages, indicating the failures were administrative or minor and cleared without recorded defect work. The sparse, clean record gives no flag for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions. Low mileage and probable periods of standing still mean a buyer should still inspect for perished rubber components, binding calipers from inactivity, and structural rust on the chassis and outriggers typical of TVR fibreglass-body cars. The lack of advisories does not exempt the car from age-related degradation invisible to the MOT roller. Given the two same-week fail-pass pairs with no defects listed, previous ownership likely let paperwork lapse rather than neglected mechanical care. Verify the 2021 and 2023 failure reasons via the full DVSA certificate, and commission a independent inspection of the chassis before purchase.