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F129 RLU

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,419 mi
Last recorded77,419 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 RLU
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 77,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.98% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 73,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,606 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,578 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 67,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,063 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 65,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 64,023 miles

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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F129 RLU is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F129 RLU, 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 F129 RLU registered?

F129 RLU is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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