1987 TVR S1 2.8L Petrol · TVR 218S
1987 TVR S1 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 15,054 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TVR S1
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TVR 218S Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 15,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TVR 218S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Tvr S1 (TVR 218S) between March 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
TVR 218S Mileage History
- 16/03/200610,435 mi
- 03/04/200710,818 mi+383 mi
- 31/03/200811,363 mi+545 mi
- 03/04/200912,106 mi+743 mi
- 01/07/201013,407 mi+1,301 mi
- 30/06/201114,048 mi+641 mi
- 29/06/201214,123 mi+75 mi
- 14/08/201314,139 mi+16 mi
- 12/08/201414,167 mi+28 mi
- 22/08/201414,179 mi+12 mi
- 07/08/201514,335 mi+156 mi
- 12/08/201614,802 mi+467 mi
- 27/07/201714,826 mi+24 mi
- 27/07/201714,827 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/201814,850 mi+23 mi
- 31/07/201914,945 mi+95 mi
- 06/08/202014,969 mi+24 mi
- 20/08/202115,018 mi+49 mi
- 20/08/202115,018 mi
- 21/03/202315,033 mi+15 mi
- 28/03/202315,033 mi
- 01/05/202415,054 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 255 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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