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E653 TVR

1987 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Tvr S152,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 83,374 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,658 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 80,656 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,616 miles

steering colum bush as slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2014 80,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,500 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 77,394 miles

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.

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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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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