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F482 TLR

1989 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 TLR
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 69,839 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,828 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,801 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,653 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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F482 TLR is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F482 TLR, 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 F482 TLR registered?

F482 TLR is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is F482 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F482 TLR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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