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F181 WOM

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,317 mi
Last recorded78,317 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 WOM
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 78,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 78,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 78,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower bush worn (2.2.2 (b))

headlamp wiring under bonnet insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,188 miles

tyres 4mm all round

Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,181 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres 4mm all round

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,505 miles

both headlight interiors in poor condition (reflector backing peeled)

both track rod end rubbers split

front discs worn

passengers door mirror slightly loose

weld repair carried out to o/s/r trailing arm

Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,505 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery flat

both headlight interiors in poor condition (reflector backing peeled)

both rocker top covers leaking

both track rod end rubbers split

front discs worn

interior mirror loose

n/s wiper arm moves on spindle

passengers door mirror slightly loose

weld repair carried out to o/s/r trailing arm

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,738 miles

Slight roughness in steering rack, but no play detected on steering system.

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Slight roughness in steering rack, but no play detected on steering system.

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,213 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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F181 WOM is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F181 WOM, 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 F181 WOM registered?

F181 WOM is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F181 WOM safe to buy?

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