MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected passenger compartment e c u x 2 hanging down with no support. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
headlamp reflectors in poor condition
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
headlamp reflectors in poor condition
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
os/ns headlamp reflectors in poor condition
slight movement both lower steering column u/js
slight movement lower steering column bush
unable to open boot
unable to see brake pad condition
How Reliable is the Tvr S2?
Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F178 UBV is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F178 UBV, 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 F178 UBV registered?
F178 UBV is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 2 March 1989.
Is F178 UBV safe to buy?
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