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F250 RDX

1989 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,699 mi
Last recorded114,699 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF250 RDX
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,699 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Drop Link. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 108,713 miles

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,186 miles

may have early signs of wheel bearing failure offside rear

Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,645 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 107,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 107,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 106,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 105,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 105,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel fowling air pipe

Pass 12 May 2010 105,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 105,363 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 105,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 104,426 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 104,426 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 102,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F250 RDX is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F250 RDX, 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 F250 RDX registered?

F250 RDX is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F250 RDX safe to buy?

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