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K423 RLE

1992 Tvr S1

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,603 mi
Last recorded64,603 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr S161,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 RLE
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 64,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 62,488 miles

Front nearside,offside brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

exhaust noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2020 62,454 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust has a hole in the right hand side rear pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of both tail pipes holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 61,839 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area inner edge distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of both tail pipes holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose grommet in hub assembly insecure

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,802 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated offside front - inner wing - 2 fuse links (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all tyres old

brake master cylinder corroding

brake servo corroding

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,719 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake master cylinder corroded

chassis very rusty in places

Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake master cylinder corroded

chassis very rusty in places

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,991 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,392 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,990 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K423 RLE is a 1992 Tvr S1 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,719 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 K423 RLE, 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 34 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K423 RLE registered?

K423 RLE is a 1992 Tvr S1, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K423 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K423 RLE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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