MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
chassis corroded
welding repairs to both rear suspension arms
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
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
All chassis sections are corroded
Battery is cable tied in place
oil leak
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
All 4 tyres perished
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
both rear tyres perished
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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