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F994 FGP

1989 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF994 FGP
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,100 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front to rear metal brake pipes x2 fed through chassis slightly chaffed

Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front to rear metal brake pipes x2 fed through chassis slightly chaffed

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,100 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,100 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,029 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,842 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 53,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,873 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,212 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 51,227 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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F994 FGP is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 68,422 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 F994 FGP, 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 37 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 F994 FGP registered?

F994 FGP is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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