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A15 TGH

1988 Tvr S1

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TGH
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear chassis

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis under fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis under fuel tank

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,776 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,775 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,448 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

windscreen wipers run very slowly

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,099 miles

1x exhaust mount broken

play in lower steering column bush

Fail 7 Jul 2011 74,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

1x exhaust mount broken

play in lower steering column bush

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009

chassis rails have been heavily undercoated

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,892 miles

rear chassis under fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,490 miles

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,936 miles

CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY

THE ENGINE EMISSIONS ARE VERY NEAR MAXIMUM PERMITED THE CAR COULD DO WITH A GOOD RUN

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING FOR A LONG TIME THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY BUT SOUND

Fail 30 May 2006 71,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY

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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A15 TGH is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A15 TGH, 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 A15 TGH registered?

A15 TGH is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is A15 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 TGH shows 15 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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