MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in lower bearing (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting cracked due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Rear Coil spring not correctly located Both rear coil springs not located when jacked up (2.4.C.2)
Steering system excessively tight steering tight and notchy when turned from lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear fuel pipe close to exhaust
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fuel pipe close to exhaust
exhaust noisy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
exhaust noisy
Coolant leak
Oil leak
complete subframe corroded
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
complete subframe corroded
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
chassis starting to corrode
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
chassis starting to corrode
slight play in both inner track rods
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres starting to crack
chassis starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chassis starting to corrode
n/s/f top ball joint rubber split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
chassis starting to corrode
n/s/f top ball joint rubber split
How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?
Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
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F655 RAB is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 F655 RAB, 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.
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F655 RAB is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 27 September 1988.
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