Tvr S2
From 256 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 16 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 16 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a main load-bearing structural member fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced | 4 |
| obligatory mirror or device missing | 4 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 76.1% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp |
Typical mileage
Half of all S2s tested had between 51,736 and 91,505 miles on the clock.
At 77,555 median miles, the S2 has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Chimaera | 87.1% |
| Tvr Tuscan | 90.5% |
| Tvr Griffith 500 | 89.4% |
| Tvr Cerbera | 87.7% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr S2 MOT pass rate?
The Tvr S2 has a 75% MOT pass rate based on 256 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr S2?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr S2 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr S2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr S2 is 77,555 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 51,736 and 91,505 miles.
Buying a used S2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75% pass rate and an average repair bill of £69 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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