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B137 GWF

1985 Tvr S1

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB137 GWF
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,809 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,686 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure hand brake (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear tyres cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,501 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 91,544 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 90,714 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 84,472 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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B137 GWF is a 1985 Tvr S1 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B137 GWF, 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 41 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B137 GWF is a 1985 Tvr S1, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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