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F54 HGC

1989 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,955 mi
Last recorded103,955 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 HGC
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,955 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,927 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,816 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,601 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,091 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 101,091 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 99,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 98,016 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 98,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 96,464 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,462 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F54 HGC is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F54 HGC, 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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F54 HGC is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F54 HGC safe to buy?

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