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E557 GUY

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 GUY
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 98,792 miles

wear noted in offside of steering rack..radiator leaking..engine running hot during testing...plastic seat belt stalk[offside]broken..nearside headlamp insides rusted[did pass mot limits at this time].brake pedal spongy..

Fail 4 Jun 2008 98,792 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

wear noted in offside of steering rack..radiator leaking..engine running hot during testing...plastic seat belt stalk[offside]broken..nearside headlamp insides rusted[did pass mot limits at this time].brake pedal spongy..

Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 97,448 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E557 GUY is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E557 GUY, 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 E557 GUY?

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What year was E557 GUY registered?

E557 GUY is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E557 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E557 GUY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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