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H942 AKK

1990 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,811 mi
Last recorded48,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S159,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH942 AKK
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,338 miles

slight steering free play

Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,783 miles

Os dip at low limit

Play at steering.

Rear foot and hand brake imbalance

Fail 25 Apr 2023 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Os dip at low limit

Play at steering.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,154 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,951 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 19 May 2018 42,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,411 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,338 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H942 AKK is a 1990 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H942 AKK, 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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What year was H942 AKK registered?

H942 AKK is a 1990 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H942 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H942 AKK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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