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F563 TLU

1988 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,879 mi
Last recorded62,879 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF563 TLU
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,402 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,258 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 59,102 miles

slight play in steering shaft and bulk head bush

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,735 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F563 TLU is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F563 TLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F563 TLU registered?

F563 TLU is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F563 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F563 TLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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