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F405 MLR

1988 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 MLR
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,774 miles

both headlamps slightly dim on idle

wiper blades going very slow.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.99% fail above 3.5%. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

wiper blades going very slow.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,813 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 93,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 93,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear body mounting corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,304 miles

Oil leak

front of exhaust corroded

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,057 miles

battery light on dash

exhaust blowing

oil leak

slight interaction rear lights

Fail 21 Apr 2010 92,057 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery light on dash

exhaust blowing

oil leak

slight interaction rear lights

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,513 miles

battery insecure

imbalance between front brakes

offside headlamp aim on limit

offside rear outer cv gaitor in poor condition

slight perishing at rear tyres

various oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,026 miles

both headlamp outputs poor

headlamp aims on limits

Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,470 miles

as per original test dateFeb 01st 2007.14:43.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

boarderline pass for exhaust emission test. (3.40).

exhaust system leaking.

headlight output deteriorated.

nearside rear coil spring insecure when jacked.

passenger seat back securing mechanism deteriorated.

rear sevice brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates and also fluctuate.

wipers slow.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,003 miles

Offside washer inoperative

Front & rear chassis outrigger's corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside seat back locking device worn

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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F405 MLR is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F405 MLR, 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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F405 MLR is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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