MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both headlamps slightly dim on idle
wiper blades going very slow.
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.
Oil leak
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
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
Oil leak
front of exhaust corroded
offside rear light lense damaged
battery light on dash
exhaust blowing
oil leak
slight interaction rear lights
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
battery light on dash
exhaust blowing
oil leak
slight interaction rear lights
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
both headlamp outputs poor
headlamp aims on limits
as per original test dateFeb 01st 2007.14:43.
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.
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.
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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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