MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis structure surface corroded.Recommend some attention to rectify.
Front suspension o/s & n/s coil springs weakened & settled.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight free play detected in o/s & n/s inner track rod to steering rack joints.Not excessive at time of testing.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Free play detected in o/s & n/s track rod to steering rack inner joints.Not excessive at time of testing.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?
Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F258 UVX is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F258 UVX, 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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What year was F258 UVX registered?
F258 UVX is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 10 June 1989.
Is F258 UVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F258 UVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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