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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the TVR S1. Check any S1 by registration number below.

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91.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.6%

vs TVR Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

TVR S1 — MOT Reliability Overview

The TVR S1 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.3%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the TVR brand average of 88.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S1 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used TVR S1, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the TVR S1 performs at MOT across different model years.

1988

Based on 58 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
TVR average: 88.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

0

Based on 38 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
TVR average: 88.7%
Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.4%

Front Nearside

3.4%

Nearside

3.4%

Other TVR Models

Compare MOT reliability across TVR models.

TVR Tasmin

91.2% pass rate

TVR 290 S

91.5% pass rate

TVR Griffith

93.2% pass rate

TVR Chimaera

89.1% pass rate

TVR Tamora

85.4% pass rate

TVR 280 S

81.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for TVR S1

TVR S1 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TVR S1 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the TVR S1?
The average MOT pass rate for the TVR S1 is 91.3% compared to the TVR average of 88.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a TVR S1?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the TVR S1 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.3%, the TVR S1 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a TVR S1?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a TVR S1?
Typical mileage for the TVR S1: 56,576 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S1 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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