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F124 NBL

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,354 mi
Last recorded62,354 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 NBL
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 62,354 miles

lower steering column bush has excessive play

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

steering column lower bush has play

Pass 5 May 2009 62,334 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,334 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2005 62,255 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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F124 NBL is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F124 NBL, 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 F124 NBL?

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What year was F124 NBL registered?

F124 NBL is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F124 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F124 NBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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