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TVR S2

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 144 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

144

Model Years

1990 to 1991

Years Covered

2

About the TVR S2

The TVR S2 was MOT tested 144 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1990 to 1991), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 79,633 miles, while the newest (1991) averages 82,277 miles.

Compared to the TVR brand average of 90%, the S2 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable TVR models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2935cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,588
Per month£216/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1991 details

How reliable is the TVR S2?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)
vs TVR brand average-6% (90% avg)

TVR S2 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199193%3082,277 mi
199075%11479,633 mi

Questions about the TVR S2

Is the TVR S2 reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1990 to 1991), the TVR S2 averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 144 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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