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B10 ADB

1990 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ADB
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 55,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,660 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 54,660 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,456 miles

Coolant leak

windscreen washer switch sticking

Fail 3 Apr 2018 54,456 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

windscreen washer switch sticking

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,653 miles

clutch master and slave cylinders leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

clutch master and slave cylinders leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,313 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,670 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,893 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,430 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,430 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,523 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?

Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Stop lamp not working 38
fog lamp not working 37
Headlamp not working on main beam 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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B10 ADB is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 68,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr 280 S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 ADB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 280 S typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 ADB is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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