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F788 HLG

1989 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,450 mi
Last recorded51,450 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Tvr S171,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF788 HLG
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid resevoir cap temporary type

Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid resevoir cap temporary type

Pass 7 May 2013 50,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,226 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 148,210 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyre treads cracked

Both front indicator lenses are in poor condition

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left

Engine oily

Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive

Slight play in steering but not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,914 miles

rear tyres cracking sidewall to tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,993 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,085 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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F788 HLG is a 1989 Tvr S1 in Red 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 F788 HLG, 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 F788 HLG registered?

F788 HLG is a 1989 Tvr S1, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F788 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F788 HLG 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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