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E965 KUY

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,774 mi
Last recorded51,774 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE965 KUY
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 51,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower suspension arms both ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 48,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,833 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,833 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 44,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 44,118 miles

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,383 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 42,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 42,270 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,694 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF AL OUTER CHASSIS MEMBERS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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E965 KUY is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E965 KUY, 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 E965 KUY?

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What year was E965 KUY registered?

E965 KUY is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E965 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E965 KUY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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