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E359 GBY

1987 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,112 mi
Last recorded8,112 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Tvr S152,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE359 GBY
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 8,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 7,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 7,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,717 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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E359 GBY is a 1987 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E359 GBY, 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

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What year was E359 GBY registered?

E359 GBY is a 1987 Tvr S1, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E359 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E359 GBY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E359 GBY have outstanding finance?

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