TVR V8S
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 173 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
173
Model Years
1991 to 1992
Years Covered
2
About the TVR V8S
The TVR V8S was MOT tested 173 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1991 to 1992), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 73,782 miles, while the newest (1992) averages 60,899 miles.
Compared to the TVR brand average of 90%, the V8S is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable TVR models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 1992 detailsHow reliable is the TVR V8S?
TVR V8S by Year
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Questions about the TVR V8S
Is the TVR V8S reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (1991 to 1992), the TVR V8S averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 173 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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