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E579 CDB

1988 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 CDB
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,544 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower colume bush slight play at bulk head mount (2.2.2 (b))

all of chassis covered in thick underseal

all suspension components cover in thick underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,215 miles

General corrosion chassis and suspension arms, difficult to assess due to thick coatings

Fail 16 Jun 2021 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion chassis and suspension arms

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,415 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,766 miles

Advise wiper blades

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,018 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 115,018 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 85,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,016 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,864 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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E579 CDB is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1988 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E579 CDB, 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 38 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 E579 CDB registered?

E579 CDB is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E579 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E579 CDB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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