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E494 LJD

1988 Tvr S1

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,253 mi
Last recorded75,253 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 LJD
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,253 miles

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.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 75,253 miles

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.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,658 miles

handbrake high in operation

osf top ball joint gaitor deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,327 miles

osf and nsf top suspension ball joint gaitors deteriated

slight steering wheel free play developing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,287 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,766 miles

Water pump leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,825 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,320 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brakes, NS slower to apply than OS.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 69,965 miles

Rear springs have very little compression left.

Surface corrosion and paint pealing of chassis tubes.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,635 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,312 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for E494 LJD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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