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OIL 9217

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,368 mi
Last recorded53,368 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9217
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 53,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 52,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 52,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear coil spring come to move once jacked, up but returned once lowered to normal road height

all 4 tyres cracking side walls but not showing tyre cords

corrosion to chassis

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear coil spring come to move once jacked, up but returned once lowered to normal road height

all 4 tyres cracking side walls but not showing tyre cords

corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,653 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

inflate tyres for brake test.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,653 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

inflate tyres for brake test.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,565 miles

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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OIL 9217 is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,607 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 OIL 9217, 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 38 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OIL 9217?

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What year was OIL 9217 registered?

OIL 9217 is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is OIL 9217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 9217 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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