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F408 MLR

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 MLR
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,586 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front indicator half filled with water.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,506 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 66,506 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,439 miles

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

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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F408 MLR is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F408 MLR, 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 F408 MLR registered?

F408 MLR is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F408 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F408 MLR shows 6 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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