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G56 GHG

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 GHG
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,699 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 53,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,736 miles

Coolant leak Slight ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 51,736 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Slight ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to pump ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 50,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to pump ()

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,304 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,298 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 50,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 49,942 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 49,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,279 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 48,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 47,875 miles

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

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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G56 GHG is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G56 GHG, 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 G56 GHG registered?

G56 GHG is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is G56 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G56 GHG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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