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E327 WDV

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,540 mi
Last recorded61,540 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE327 WDV
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,637 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,715 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2018 45,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,974 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 44,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fuel tank wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 44,695 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,605 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,605 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

slight play in steering universal joints

slight play steering pinnon

Pass 25 Sep 2012

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play both rack ends

slight play steering univesal joint

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,350 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

n/s exterior mirror insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,053 miles

Nearside side repeator of LED type, only 50% working.

Fail 17 Jan 2009 41,053 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside side repeator of LED type, only 50% working.

Part of bonnet catch missing on O/S.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,809 miles

bonnet latches securely on n/s catch, o/s catch inoperative

Fail 28 Sep 2007 40,809 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,990 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering column lower bush

slight play in steering rack

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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E327 WDV is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E327 WDV, 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 E327 WDV?

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What year was E327 WDV registered?

E327 WDV is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E327 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E327 WDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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