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F133 RLU

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 RLU
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,140 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTING

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,140 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

PARKING BRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTING

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,829 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 70,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 69,577 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 May 2010 65,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 65,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 60,778 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 60,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 59,447 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 56,634 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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F133 RLU is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F133 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F133 RLU?

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What year was F133 RLU registered?

F133 RLU is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F133 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F133 RLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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