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H978 HLK

1991 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,392 mi
Last recorded75,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr S278,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 HLK
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 75,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

indicator switch needs attention

Fail 9 Jun 2021 75,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,368 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 75,368 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,310 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,310 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,978 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,969 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

drivers sunvisor unable rest in unused position

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,107 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 9 Apr 2010 73,104 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,495 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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H978 HLK is a 1991 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 78,296 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 S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H978 HLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H978 HLK registered?

H978 HLK is a 1991 Tvr S2, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H978 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H978 HLK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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