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TVR 558X

1988 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,483 mi
Last recorded75,483 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr S238,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 558X
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,930 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,930 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,590 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 73,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,312 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 70,615 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level was very low

oil leaks from left hand rocker cover

Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level was very low

oil leaks from left hand rocker cover

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,731 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 67,093 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 67,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TVR 558X is a 1988 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 38,529 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 TVR 558X, 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 38 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVR 558X?

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What year was TVR 558X registered?

TVR 558X is a 1988 Tvr S2, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is TVR 558X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 558X shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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