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E257 TVR

1987 Tvr S1

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,671 mi
Last recorded40,671 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Tvr S152,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,671 miles

chassie has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2014 40,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassie has surface corrosion

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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E257 TVR is a 1987 Tvr S1 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 52,566 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 E257 TVR, 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 39 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 E257 TVR?

You can check the full history of E257 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E257 TVR registered?

E257 TVR is a 1987 Tvr S1, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E257 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 TVR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E257 TVR have outstanding finance?

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