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F304 RTL

1988 Tvr S1

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 RTL
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 58,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 57,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 57,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,249 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,834 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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F304 RTL is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F304 RTL, 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 F304 RTL?

You can check the full history of F304 RTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F304 RTL registered?

F304 RTL is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F304 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F304 RTL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F304 RTL have outstanding finance?

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