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F178 UBV

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,442 mi
Last recorded59,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 UBV
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,442 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 59,447 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,360 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 59,360 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 59,028 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,990 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,990 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,484 miles

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2013 58,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,905 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,575 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 56,575 miles

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.

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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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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F178 UBV is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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