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CRY 311K

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRY 311K
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,834 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,769 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced strengthening plate/ for seat belt real (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced strengthening plate /for seat belt real (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perishing

fuel tank supports corroded/advise rectification

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier rear bolt missing from tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split around outer edge (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly contaminated

brake pedal spongy

engine coolant low

Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier rear bolt missing from tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split around outer edge (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly contaminated

brake pedal spongy

engine coolant low

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,581 miles

Front Brakes not locking

Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuel Tank (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brakes not locking

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,782 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective not wired correctly (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,279 miles

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

wires hanging down from engine bay both sides

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,642 miles

both headlights dim

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

both headlights dim

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,043 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,145 miles

General underbody service corrosion

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 75,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 75,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,879 miles

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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CRY 311K is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CRY 311K, 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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CRY 311K is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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