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F439 YAJ

1989 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr S171,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF439 YAJ
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,556 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 80,545 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both inner rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,028 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 79,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,838 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F439 YAJ is a 1989 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 F439 YAJ, 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 37 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F439 YAJ registered?

F439 YAJ is a 1989 Tvr S1, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F439 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F439 YAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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