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MOT History from tests of petrol TVR S1s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:72.47%
(The average a petrol TVR S1 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:643 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|29
Headlamp aim out of alignment24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Registration plate lamp issues14
Rear brake binding13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipe joints |7.1.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced strengthening plate/ for seat belt real (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced strengthening plate /for seat belt real (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective not wired correctly |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer holed and blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Radius arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH |1.7.5a|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD |7.1.2|1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fuel tank wiring |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel vapour and liquid coming from rubber hose exiting at nearside rear of body, suspect tank ventilation pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both lights |1.4.B.1b|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog/side |1.3.2f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel. Out rigger area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure should not be driven on public roads |2.1.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play upper u.j |2.2.B.1g|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1

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