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F789 MBT

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 MBT
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,872 miles

Chassis heavily coated with blue paint.

Hand brake only just met limit 17%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 93,872 miles

Chassis heavily coated with blue paint.

Hand brake only just met limit 17%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassie has slight spots of corrosion

fuel lines close to exhaust

nearside washer jet inop

oil leak

water leak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

fuel hose perished

shoxs bushes worn and perished

suspension joints covers perished

Pass 7 Jan 2017 90,612 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,612 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play upper u.j (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 90,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,149 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play UJ (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,945 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,474 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,546 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 85,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s steering rack ball joint.

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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F789 MBT is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F789 MBT, 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 F789 MBT registered?

F789 MBT is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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