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E953 XEC

1987 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 XEC
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,731 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,087 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking swirl pot (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,721 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

STEERING COLUMN LOWER U/J WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2011 76,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

STEERING COLUMN LOWER U/J WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,662 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Fail 2 Nov 2009 76,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Fail 25 Apr 2009 76,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pedal creeps down when under pressure

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,597 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,393 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 76,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E953 XEC is a 1987 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E953 XEC, 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 39 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E953 XEC registered?

E953 XEC is a 1987 Tvr S2, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E953 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E953 XEC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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