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F131 RLU

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 RLU
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 84,169 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 84,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 83,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Odometer appears to be inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 May 2024 83,999 miles

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 May 2023 83,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 83,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight play in steering column lower bush .

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated hose perished / cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear light units heavily tinted

Fail 24 May 2022 83,524 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight play in steering column lower bush .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated hose perished / cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear light units heavily tinted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 83,152 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 83,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,121 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 83,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,889 miles

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Fail 3 Jun 2006 82,876 miles

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

offside headlamp beam pattern poor! †slight freeplay nearside rear hub! †nail in nearside rear tyre! †rear brake application uneven! †

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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F131 RLU is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F131 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 F131 RLU registered?

F131 RLU is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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