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E972 KUY

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,710 mi
Last recorded59,710 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 KUY
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,439 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrsion eveywhere

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,494 miles

general underside corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,226 miles

slight wear in lowear steering column bush

surface rust to chassis and out riggers

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

serface rust to chassis

Pass 20 May 2006 56,256 miles

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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E972 KUY is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,607 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 E972 KUY, 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 38 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E972 KUY registered?

E972 KUY is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 14 May 1988.

Is E972 KUY safe to buy?

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