MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification mounting nuts loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached mounting bolt damaged and nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering colum bush as slight play
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
lower steering column bush as slight play
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Tvr S1?
Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E653 TVR is a 1987 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 E653 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.
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What year was E653 TVR registered?
E653 TVR is a 1987 Tvr S1, first registered on 11 December 1987.
Is E653 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E653 TVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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