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G482 RHS

1990 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Tvr S159,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 RHS
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 89,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective side repeater lens damged (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 87,656 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 87,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 86,000 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 85,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,587 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 85,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension springs have surface corrosion

anti roll bar and linkage all have surface corrosion

cant see front brake pad thichness

front suspension lower arms have surface corrosion

inner steering arms have surface corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 85,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension springs have surface corrosion

anti roll bar and linkage all have surface corrosion

cant see front brake pad thichness

front suspension lower arms have surface corrosion

inner steering arms have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,569 miles

Off side wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,477 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 83,477 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,082 miles

Near side front indicator lense damaged

Off side front indicator lense damaged

Off side wiper split

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

Stone chip on windscreen

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,082 miles

Near side front indicator lense damaged

Off side front indicator lense damaged

Off side wiper split

Stone chip on windscreen

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,412 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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G482 RHS is a 1990 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 59,319 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 G482 RHS, 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 36 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G482 RHS is a 1990 Tvr S1, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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