MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,179 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?
Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F838 FFC is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F838 FFC, 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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How do I check the history of F838 FFC?
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What year was F838 FFC registered?
F838 FFC is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 10 August 1988.
Is F838 FFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F838 FFC 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.
Does F838 FFC have outstanding finance?
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