MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,253 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Engine:- has minor water leaks from water pump/hoses in that area.
Offside Front Steering column bush in bulkhead worn.
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Engine:- has minor water leaks from water pump/hoses in that area.
Offside Front Steering column bush in bulkhead worn.
Rear Park brake:- approaching limit of travel.
handbrake travel is high in operation
osf and nsf top suspension ball joint gaitors are deteriated
osf and nsf tyres have worn the inside corners
handbrake high in operation
osf top ball joint gaitor deteriated
osf and nsf top suspension ball joint gaitors deteriated
slight steering wheel free play developing
Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leaks
Water pump leaking
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brakes, NS slower to apply than OS.
Rear springs have very little compression left.
Surface corrosion and paint pealing of chassis tubes.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
various chassis sections with corrosion but not considered excessive
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Tvr S1?
Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E494 LJD is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E494 LJD, 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 E494 LJD registered?
E494 LJD is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 15 January 1988.
Is E494 LJD safe to buy?
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