1988 TVR Unknown 2.8L Petrol · E788 WKO
1988 TVR Unknown (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 40,865 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E788 WKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 40,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E788 WKO Mileage History
- 14/03/202439,410 mi
- 25/03/202439,436 mi+26 mi
- 11/04/202539,896 mi+460 mi
- 02/04/202640,865 mi+969 mi
- 16/04/202640,865 mi
Average of roughly 696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E788 WKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Tvr Unknown (E788 WKO) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper ball joint gait”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose or incorrect track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))”.
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