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E860 YGN

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,719 mi
Last recorded23,719 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE860 YGN
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 23,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 20,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 18,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 13,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 10,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 6,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 5,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 3,397 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 2,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015
Fail 17 Apr 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,862 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,862 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E860 YGN is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue 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 E860 YGN, 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 E860 YGN registered?

E860 YGN is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E860 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E860 YGN 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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