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F29 OLH

1988 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,921 mi
Last recorded81,921 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 OLH
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 74,221 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering column lower bearing slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged *missing ()

How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?

Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
533
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Stop lamp not working 38
fog lamp not working 37
Headlamp not working on main beam 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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F29 OLH is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F29 OLH, 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 38 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F29 OLH registered?

F29 OLH is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F29 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F29 OLH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F29 OLH have outstanding finance?

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