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F177 DGK

1988 Tvr S1

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,979 mi
Last recorded80,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 DGK
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,979 miles

slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 80,659 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,223 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 79,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside door hinge worn

Fail 6 Jul 2006 79,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all front and rear susoension bushes perished

tubular chassis starting to corrode generally

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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F177 DGK is a 1988 Tvr S1 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F177 DGK, 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 F177 DGK registered?

F177 DGK is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F177 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F177 DGK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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