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G544 NGP

1989 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG544 NGP
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,299 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,999 miles

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

O/S rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

O/S rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to n/s headlamp

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,411 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight glass damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2009 71,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight glass damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 70,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 70,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,659 miles

Lower steering column bush worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,800 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,800 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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G544 NGP is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G544 NGP, 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 G544 NGP registered?

G544 NGP is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is G544 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G544 NGP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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