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G233 RGD

1989 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,669 mi
Last recorded50,669 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 RGD
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,669 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 50,669 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,670 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/r fog light been repaired

advise new n0 plates fitted to front and rear

advise new wheel bearing fitted to o/s/f

Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,600 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 50,600 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,600 miles

advise lower steering column slight play/wear

Fail 21 Feb 2006 50,600 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise slight play nearside and offside steering track rods

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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G233 RGD is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G233 RGD, 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.

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What year was G233 RGD registered?

G233 RGD is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G233 RGD safe to buy?

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