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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the TVR S3C. Check any S3C by registration number below.

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90.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.4%

vs TVR Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

TVR S3C — MOT Reliability Overview

The TVR S3C has an average MOT pass rate of 90.0%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the TVR brand average of 88.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S3C is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a TVR S3C fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your S3C for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used TVR S3C, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the TVR S3C performs at MOT across different model years.

1991

Based on 32 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
TVR average: 88.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

0

Based on 19 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
TVR average: 88.7%
Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — TVR S3C

The most common reasons a TVR S3C fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

37.5%
TVR S3C Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

18.8%

Offside

18.8%

Front Offside

6.3%

Other TVR Models

Compare MOT reliability across TVR models.

TVR Tasmin

91.2% pass rate

TVR 290 S

91.5% pass rate

TVR Griffith

93.2% pass rate

TVR Chimaera

89.1% pass rate

TVR Tamora

85.4% pass rate

TVR 280 S

81.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for TVR S3C

TVR S3C — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TVR S3C MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the TVR S3C?
The average MOT pass rate for the TVR S3C is 90.0% compared to the TVR average of 88.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a TVR S3C?
The most common MOT failures on the TVR S3C are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (37.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the TVR S3C reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.0%, the TVR S3C is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a TVR S3C?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a TVR S3C?
Typical mileage for the TVR S3C: 64,982 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S3C to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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