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G39 ALD

1990 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,700 mi
Last recorded84,700 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 ALD
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,700 miles

slight movement in steering rack mountings

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 84,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,234 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,717 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 72,866 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 72,866 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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G39 ALD is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 68,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G39 ALD, 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 36 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G39 ALD?

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What year was G39 ALD registered?

G39 ALD is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G39 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G39 ALD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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