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F655 RAB

1988 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 RAB
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,760 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in lower bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,534 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,502 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,328 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,323 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,272 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,272 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,182 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,178 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,699 miles

Rear fuel pipe close to exhaust

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,101 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,241 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

complete subframe corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,761 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,760 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 58,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 56,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis starting to corrode

n/s/f top ball joint rubber split

Fail 28 Nov 2005 56,729 miles

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.

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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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.

Is F655 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F655 RAB shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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