1988 TVR S12.8L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 4 June 2026 at 10,642 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend following a significant failure in July 2024. While the 2024 test revealed multiple electrical faults related to tell-tales and lighting, the subsequent two passes with no recorded defects indicate that these specific issues were successfully rectified by the previous owner. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 38-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 280 miles per year. There is a notable eleven-year gap between the May 2011 test and the April 2022 test, during which the car covered only 23 miles. Since 2022, the vehicle has covered roughly 741 miles over four years. This usage pattern suggests the car is stored for long periods and used infrequently, which often leads to issues related to material degradation rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the effects of low-mileage storage and age. The 2022 test at 9,901 miles flagged pitted front brake discs and perishing tyres across multiple axles, indicating that rubber components and metal surfaces are reacting to age and moisture. A buyer should inspect all sidewalls for deep cracking and verify that the brake calipers are not seized or corroded. Given the long periods of inactivity, the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of fluid lines should be scrutinized, as low mileage does not prevent environmental corrosion or internal oxidation.