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TVR 81S

1988 Tvr S1

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 81S
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 68,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,347 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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TVR 81S is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVR 81S, 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 TVR 81S?

You can check the full history of TVR 81S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TVR 81S registered?

TVR 81S is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is TVR 81S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 81S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVR 81S have outstanding finance?

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