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E954 EFR

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,149 mi
Last recorded68,149 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 EFR
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake hose has a slight kink

Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,560 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 671,323 miles

Bootlid unable to open

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 May 2010 67,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Bootlid unable to open

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,848 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E954 EFR is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E954 EFR, 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 E954 EFR registered?

E954 EFR is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E954 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E954 EFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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