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F909 HEO

1988 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,661 mi
Last recorded48,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 HEO
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,661 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,012 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,902 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipe from tank perished

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,860 miles

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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F909 HEO is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F909 HEO, 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

How do I check the history of F909 HEO?

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What year was F909 HEO registered?

F909 HEO is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F909 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F909 HEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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