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E258 MPV

1987 Tvr S1

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Tvr S152,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE258 MPV
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 60,023 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 59,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,081 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 59,081 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,863 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,321 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2013 55,321 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,383 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,006 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 50,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E258 MPV is a 1987 Tvr S1 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E258 MPV, 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 E258 MPV?

You can check the full history of E258 MPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E258 MPV registered?

E258 MPV is a 1987 Tvr S1, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E258 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E258 MPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E258 MPV have outstanding finance?

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