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F654 RAB

1988 Tvr S1

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 RAB
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 62,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 62,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both through tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

coolant leak

harness type seat belts fitted.

Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,878 miles

slight corrossion o/s/f and n/s/f outrigger not in prescibed area.

Pass 15 May 2010 59,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 59,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

slight noise o/s/f hub area

Pass 16 May 2007 58,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 58,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front silencer damaged

Pass 22 May 2006 58,170 miles

emissions high c/o

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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F654 RAB is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F654 RAB, 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 F654 RAB registered?

F654 RAB is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F654 RAB safe to buy?

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