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G141 YRE

1989 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 YRE
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020
Pass 21 May 2018 85,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,566 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 85,556 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play inner steering joints (2.2.B.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,505 miles

chip windscreen

shocker bushes worn

steering rack worn

Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,505 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

chip windscreen

shocker bushes worn

steering rack worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,424 miles

chip windscreen

shocker bushes worn

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Sep 2015 85,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and gaskets (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount insecure

chip windscreen

shocker bushes worn

slight play in rack

Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

chip windscreen

front shocker bushes perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

chip windscreen

front shocker bushes perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,895 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 83,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2007 77,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,234 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 76,227 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 75,017 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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G141 YRE is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G141 YRE, 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 G141 YRE registered?

G141 YRE is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G141 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G141 YRE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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