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G454 ATF

1990 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,548 mi
Last recorded134,548 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 ATF
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 134,546 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,111 miles

General underside corrosion and oil leaks.

Steering slightly rough in operation.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,472 miles

chips in windscreen

headlamp reflectors very corroded(recomend replacement)

nearside front fog lamp smashed

nearside front indicator lense broken

windscreen wiper blades splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2014 132,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chips in windscreen

headlamp reflectors very corroded(recomend replacement)

nearside front fog lamp smashed

nearside front indicator lense broken

unable to open boot

windscreen wiper blades splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2013 131,798 miles

both head lamp reflectors discoloured

brake pedal has excessive travel(borderline pass)

chassis very corroded in several places

front brake effort poor

near side front spot lamp smashed

steering getting knotchy

windscreen chipped

windscreen wipers and washers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2013 131,798 miles

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

both head lamp reflectors discoloured

brake pedal has excessive travel(borderline pass)

chassis very corroded in several places

front brake effort poor

near side front spot lamp smashed

steering getting knotchy

windscreen chipped

windscreen wipers and washers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,214 miles

engine noisy

front brakes out of balance

oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2012 131,214 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

oil leaks

engine noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2011 130,573 miles

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

engine noisy

fuel cap seal perrished

near side front seat belt slow to retract

near side front spot lamp broken and not working

oil leaks

rear fog lamp switch opperation faulty

Fail 28 Mar 2011 130,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine noisy

fuel cap seal perrished

near side front seat belt slow to retract

near side front spot lamp broken and not working

oil leaks

rear fog lamp switch opperation faulty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 129,659 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

backlash/knocking from power train!!

driers seat in poor condiction

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

play in both drive shaft to c/v joints

there is some roughness in steering rack operation

Fail 16 Mar 2010 129,659 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

backlash/knocking from power train!!

driers seat in poor condiction

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

play in both drive shaft to c/v joints

there is some roughness in steering rack operation

Pass 19 Mar 2009 128,712 miles

ENGINE RUNNING POORLY ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSION TEST AT C/O OF3.37

Fail 10 Mar 2009 128,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 127,465 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff bush has failed

Pass 12 Mar 2007 117,186 miles

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

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

exhaust blow

exhaust rubber mounts perished

front tyres perished and miss shaped

fuel line perished and leaking

nsr brake draging

Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,410 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 107,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bottom steering bush is worn. Corrosion to near/side rear suspension arm mounting, but has been welded.

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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G454 ATF is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 75,013 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 G454 ATF, 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 36 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G454 ATF registered?

G454 ATF is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is G454 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G454 ATF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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