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E123 PFV

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 PFV
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 54,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,866 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 51,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,457 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 51,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,270 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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E123 PFV is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E123 PFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E123 PFV?

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What year was E123 PFV registered?

E123 PFV is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E123 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E123 PFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E123 PFV have outstanding finance?

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