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F410 YUA

1988 Tvr 280 S

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,058 mi
Last recorded44,058 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF410 YUA
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 43,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 43,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,795 miles

fuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated / splitting

Fail 10 Feb 2022 40,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

fuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated / splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2022 40,764 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chaffing on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower coolent hose rubbing on exhaust

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,137 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 39,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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F410 YUA is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F410 YUA, 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 F410 YUA registered?

F410 YUA is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F410 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F410 YUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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