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G51 WRD

1989 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 WRD
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,720 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 70,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,264 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,422 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,422 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,281 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 61,281 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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G51 WRD is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G51 WRD, 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 G51 WRD registered?

G51 WRD is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G51 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G51 WRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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