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E130 LGV

1988 Tvr S1

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 LGV
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer body mount plate corroded on outrigger

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear slightly (1.2.1 (e))

chassis covered in underbody seal

Fail 15 Mar 2022 89,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer holed and blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer body mount plate corroded on outrigger

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear slightly (1.2.1 (e))

chassis covered in underbody seal

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,445 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,496 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 29 May 2012 76,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 76,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 74,189 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 72,955 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 72,955 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,859 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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E130 LGV is a 1988 Tvr S1 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E130 LGV, 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 E130 LGV?

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What year was E130 LGV registered?

E130 LGV is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E130 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E130 LGV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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