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F343 BFY

1988 Tvr 280 S

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,674 mi
Last recorded33,674 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF343 BFY
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,674 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 33,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,608 miles

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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F343 BFY is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F343 BFY, 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.

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What year was F343 BFY registered?

F343 BFY is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F343 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F343 BFY 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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