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G279 TVR

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,705 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 67,705 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 60,330 miles

ALL CHASSIS VERY SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Fail 25 May 2011 60,330 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

ALL CHASSIS VERY SLIGHTY CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,224 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,224 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,993 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,840 miles

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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G279 TVR is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G279 TVR, 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 G279 TVR registered?

G279 TVR is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G279 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 TVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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