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F755 SLU

1989 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 SLU
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,076 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 74,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,087 miles

As per previous sheet plus. Brake pedal feels poor / steering feels poor / chassic all looks heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 70,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o,s,f, disc inner face very poor †front screen getting poor †o.s.f. door mirror glass poor †steering feels stiff poss, rack or column u.j

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 69,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine oil leaks

Main beam warning light not working

N/S & O/S headlamp light output low

N/S door mirror loose

O/S/F brake disc poor

Radiator leaking

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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F755 SLU is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 68,422 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 F755 SLU, 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 37 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F755 SLU registered?

F755 SLU is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F755 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F755 SLU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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