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F136 HKJ

1989 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,762 mi
Last recorded94,762 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 HKJ
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,762 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 94,731 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped IN ENGINE BAY (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

off side dead light set on lower limit

Fail 23 Mar 2012 94,708 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

off side dead light set on lower limit

Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,348 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise all bushes starting to perish

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 85,342 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise all bushes starting to perish

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,728 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre is starting to get low

Fail 19 Sep 2007 80,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,930 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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F136 HKJ is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 68,422 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 F136 HKJ, 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 37 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F136 HKJ is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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