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F140 JKL

1989 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,806 mi
Last recorded66,806 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 JKL
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,806 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,110 miles

Entire underside of the vehicle is in a state of corroison

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 66,100 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

entire underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 69,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 65,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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F140 JKL is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F140 JKL, 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 F140 JKL registered?

F140 JKL is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F140 JKL safe to buy?

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