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C7 MER

1990 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MER
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,332 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 53,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,770 miles

corrosion to under side of chassis

Fail 5 Apr 2014 52,757 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to under side of chassis

Fail 18 Apr 2009 52,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 51,580 miles

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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C7 MER is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 MER, 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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What year was C7 MER registered?

C7 MER is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is C7 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 MER shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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