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F647 NLM

1988 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,776 mi
Last recorded69,776 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 NLM
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,699 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fiberglass footwell damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Fiberglass foot well has slight damage

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering shaft detected at steering wheel

Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Fiberglass foot well has slight damage

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,149 miles

Offside fibreglass foot well has slight damage

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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F647 NLM is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F647 NLM, 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

How do I check the history of F647 NLM?

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What year was F647 NLM registered?

F647 NLM is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F647 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F647 NLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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