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F38 OLH

1989 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,033 mi
Last recorded68,033 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 OLH
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,086 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,888 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,830 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

offside rear brake binding

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in lower steering column bush.

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing out on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

offside rear wheel becoming stiff to rotate.

offside seat mounts deteriorating.

seat belt mounts corroding.

slight distortion front brake discs.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,822 miles

movement in lower steering column bush.

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing out on inner edge, advise replacement soon.

offside rear wheel becoming stiff to rotate.

offside seat mounts deteriorating.

seat belt mounts corroding.

slight distortion front brake discs.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 56,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all chassis rails rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,640 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

outer chassis rails corroded but not within any perscribed areas and not concidered excessive

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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F38 OLH is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F38 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 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 F38 OLH registered?

F38 OLH is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F38 OLH safe to buy?

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