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TVR 864S

1989 Tvr S1

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,587 mi
Last recorded99,587 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Tvr S171,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 864S
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,587 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling suspension on lock to lock (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling suspension on lock to lock (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine overheats

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 99,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,695 miles

N/s front tyre slightly perrished.

Rear chassis corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,024 miles

Rear chassis corroded under fuel tank.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 98,024 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis corroded under fuel tank.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,107 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 96,107 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 93,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 92,929 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 864S is a 1989 Tvr S1 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 864S, 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 37 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVR 864S registered?

TVR 864S is a 1989 Tvr S1, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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