MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,391 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front indicator lenses cracked
chassis corroded
fuel hose perished at rear
fuel tank stained and slightly damp (strong advise)
nearside headlamp stonechipped
play in rack
play in steering column
slight engine oil leaks evident
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
both front indicator lenses cracked
chassis corroded
fuel hose perished at rear
nearside headlamp stonechipped
play in rack
play in steering column
slight engine oil leaks evident
front brake discs slightly corroded
slight engine oil stains
slight play in steering column bushes and u.j.
slight play in steering rack
stonechip in nearside headlamp, poor beam pattern from nearside headlamp
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight oil stains on engine
slight play in steering column bushes and u.j
slight play in steering rack
stonechip in nearside headlamp
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil stained
slight pitting on front brake discs
1 cell cover missing from battery -covers 3 cells
engine oil leaks evident
front brake discs worn and slightly pitted
play in lower steering column bush
play in steering rack
stonechip in nearside headlamp
large chip in nearside headlamp glass,
offside/nearside rear shockabsorbers,damp.(NOT TOO EXCESS)
slight noise from exhaust centre box(baffels)
slight play in lower steering colume bush,
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr S1?
Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E979 GDP is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E979 GDP, 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 E979 GDP registered?
E979 GDP is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 27 April 1988.
Is E979 GDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E979 GDP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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