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F823 NBY

1988 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,112 mi
Last recorded67,112 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 NBY
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,112 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

welding repairs to both rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,814 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

all chassis sections corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly

play in both front steering rack inner joints

welding repair to offside rear lower suspension arm

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,760 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

all chassis sections corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly

play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,293 miles

All chassis sections are corroded

Battery is cable tied in place

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,293 miles

All chassis sections are corroded

Battery is cable tied in place

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 65,853 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2014 65,853 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 18 May 2011 65,673 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 May 2011 65,673 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 64,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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F823 NBY is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F823 NBY, 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 F823 NBY registered?

F823 NBY is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F823 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F823 NBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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