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F923 HGT

1989 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 HGT
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced eccesively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,119 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 83,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,457 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 82,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,307 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 82,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 81,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 81,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 81,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adjustable rear suspension fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,441 miles

subframe coroded in several places

Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,441 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

subframe coroded all over

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,234 miles

chassis coroded in several places

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge close to limit

steering rough

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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F923 HGT is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F923 HGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F923 HGT?

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What year was F923 HGT registered?

F923 HGT is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F923 HGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F923 HGT shows 21 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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