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A15 RDS

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RDS
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,377 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,354 miles

light corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,107 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 77,107 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,839 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,749 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,527 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,683 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight blow from offside manifold.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust box cracked and slight blowing

under side rusty

How Reliable is the Tvr S1?

Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 32
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
Stop lamp not working 28
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A15 RDS is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,607 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr S1 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 RDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 RDS registered?

A15 RDS is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is A15 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 RDS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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