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H869 YYW

1990 Tvr S1

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,920 mi
Last recorded54,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Tvr S159,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH869 YYW
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,920 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,910 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,802 miles

both top ball joints slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

washers poor

Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,845 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

washers poor

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorber lower bushes starting to perrish and split

nearside steering rack gaeter damp

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside outer chassis rails

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,745 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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H869 YYW is a 1990 Tvr S1 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H869 YYW, 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 H869 YYW?

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What year was H869 YYW registered?

H869 YYW is a 1990 Tvr S1, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is H869 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H869 YYW shows 9 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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