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A13 TVR

1989 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 88,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,180 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak from pipe

wiper blades poor

Fail 31 May 2013 63,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak from pipe

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 May 2012 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 99,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,888 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 59,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,444 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

underside very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside rusty in places

Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,641 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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A13 TVR is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 64,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 TVR registered?

A13 TVR is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A13 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 TVR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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