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E435 WND

1987 Tvr S1

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,323 mi
Last recorded63,323 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Tvr S152,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE435 WND
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 63,323 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 63,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv gator splitting

Offside Rear Inner cv gator splitting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiperblade split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,130 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear & nearside tubular chassis sections corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,041 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear & nearside tubular chassis sections corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tubular chassis out riggers corroded

battery secured by cable ties

Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,825 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tubular chassis out riggers corroded

battery secured by cable ties

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 62,721 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,533 miles

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)

engine bay wiring requires tidying and securing with clips/brackets

engine breather hose requires temporary restricter removing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,275 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,275 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,858 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 60,628 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 60,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,548 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,337 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 57,337 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 56,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,989 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E435 WND is a 1987 Tvr S1 in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E435 WND, 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.

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What year was E435 WND registered?

E435 WND is a 1987 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E435 WND safe to buy?

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