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XJI 9207

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,993 mi
Last recorded70,993 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 9207
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,775 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 69,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 68,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,113 miles

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

advise n/s/f door mirror missing

advise slight play in both front steering rack drum sticks

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s/f door mirror missing

advise slight play in both steering rack drum sticks

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,611 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front vents and wiring chaffed

play in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,610 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear wheels binding slightly

front vents and wiring chaffed

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 65,354 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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XJI 9207 is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJI 9207, 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 XJI 9207 registered?

XJI 9207 is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 15 June 1988.

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