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F640 DOL

1988 Tvr 280 S

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 DOL
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 80,008 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 79,981 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 78,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 77,321 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 77,319 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,993 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,987 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,739 miles

all tyres getting low on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,343 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs edges corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,748 miles

front tyres 2 mm on edges

reg plate backing blackening

small chip on nsf screen

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both no plates deteriorated

play in o/s inner rack joint

play in top & bottom column bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,568 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 66,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Stone chip in NS of screen

Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 55,565 miles

damage to windscreen

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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F640 DOL is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in White 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 F640 DOL, 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 F640 DOL registered?

F640 DOL is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F640 DOL safe to buy?

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