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E479 KLM

1988 Tvr S2

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Tvr S238,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 KLM
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,019 miles

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

general welding repairs to chassis and suspension components

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,633 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 53,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,935 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside diff mounting bolt insecure

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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E479 KLM is a 1988 Tvr S2 in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 38,529 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 S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E479 KLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E479 KLM registered?

E479 KLM is a 1988 Tvr S2, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E479 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E479 KLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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