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F551 FDM

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,151 mi
Last recorded92,151 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 FDM
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 92,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 91,332 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play universal joint slight wear (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,853 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,500 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 82,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 82,579 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,818 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 81,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 79,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 76,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 76,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,523 miles

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

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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F551 FDM is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F551 FDM, 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 F551 FDM registered?

F551 FDM is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F551 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F551 FDM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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