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G406 ALR

1990 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,506 mi
Last recorded84,506 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Tvr S159,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG406 ALR
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,506 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,506 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,797 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,797 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,453 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 82,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 79,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

bottom column bush has excessive play but no a testable item.

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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G406 ALR is a 1990 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 59,319 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 G406 ALR, 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 36 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 G406 ALR?

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What year was G406 ALR registered?

G406 ALR is a 1990 Tvr S1, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G406 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G406 ALR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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