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E979 GDP

1988 Tvr S1

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,391 mi
Last recorded66,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 GDP
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,374 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 64,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,143 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 64,129 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 64,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,520 miles

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,

Pass 22 Dec 2005 61,716 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,716 miles

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.

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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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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