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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the TVR S2. Check any S2 by registration number below.

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80.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.4%

vs TVR Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

TVR S2 — MOT Reliability Overview

The TVR S2 has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, which is 8.4 percentage points below the TVR brand average of 88.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S2 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used TVR S2, 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 S2 performs at MOT across different model years.

1991

Based on 40 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
TVR average: 88.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

1990

Based on 123 vehicles

70.7%Average
TVR average: 88.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

23.9%

1989

Based on 137 vehicles

73.7%Average
TVR average: 88.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

28.3%

0

Based on 101 vehicles

84.2%Good
TVR average: 88.7%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

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 S2

TVR S2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TVR S2 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the TVR S2?
The average MOT pass rate for the TVR S2 is 80.3% 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 S2?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the TVR S2 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, the TVR S2 is rated as "Good" 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 S2?
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 S2?
Typical mileage for the TVR S2: 75,038 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S2 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your TVR S2's MOT History

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