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H218 MPD

1991 Tvr S1

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,565 mi
Last recorded63,565 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S148,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 MPD
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2025 63,565 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

pedal has slight travel before pressure is applied

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 62,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

STEERING BEARING WORN THROUGH BULK HEAD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 59,407 miles

chassie has small hole

damp around fuel pump no leak found

Pass 26 May 2018 58,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 57,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 56,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 55,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 54,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 53,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,501 miles

osf brake not locking out on RBT test

Pass 28 May 2011 51,985 miles

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2010 51,266 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 51,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 50,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2009 50,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 47,006 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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H218 MPD is a 1991 Tvr S1 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,386 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 H218 MPD, 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 35 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H218 MPD is a 1991 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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