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E94 VOV

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,696 mi
Last recorded83,696 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE94 VOV
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,696 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 83,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in upper steering column universal joint

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,480 miles

Horn tone/volume weak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play steering column universal joint.

Fail 1 Apr 2021 78,470 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel vapour and liquid coming from rubber hose exiting at nearside rear of body, suspect tank ventilation pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn tone/volume weak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play steering column universal joint.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,510 miles

play in steering column lower bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,305 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,837 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,346 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

reverse lamps not working

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,025 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,549 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,750 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,268 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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E94 VOV is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E94 VOV, 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 E94 VOV registered?

E94 VOV is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E94 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E94 VOV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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