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K15 VBS

1992 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Tvr S161,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 VBS
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 91,039 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 90,179 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 90,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2020 88,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,737 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,737 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 74,960 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2017 74,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight flicker on offside rear light

slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 71,421 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 21 May 2015 69,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,170 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,061 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 68,030 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight play nearside steering track rod

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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K15 VBS is a 1992 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,719 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 K15 VBS, 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 34 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K15 VBS registered?

K15 VBS is a 1992 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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