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E790 HOY

1988 Tvr S1

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 HOY
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,960 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,741 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,034 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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E790 HOY is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E790 HOY, 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 E790 HOY?

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What year was E790 HOY registered?

E790 HOY is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E790 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 HOY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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