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L96 FDW

1994 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,343 mi
Last recorded50,343 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 FDW
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 50,343 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 47,091 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2022 44,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,141 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 41,141 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,634 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 40,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,526 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,214 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 36,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,424 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,357 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,107 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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L96 FDW is a 1994 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L96 FDW, 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 32 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 L96 FDW?

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What year was L96 FDW registered?

L96 FDW is a 1994 Tvr S1, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L96 FDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L96 FDW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L96 FDW have outstanding finance?

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