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G580 LWT

1989 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,088 mi
Last recorded60,088 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG580 LWT
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,088 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,980 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2024 59,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside covered in sealer

Fail 6 Oct 2023 59,653 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside covered in sealer

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,227 miles

Repairs to body mounts and off side chassis covered in underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2022 59,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Repairs to body mounts and off side chassis covered in underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,552 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perish (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perish (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 57,371 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 57,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre is very close to the suspension arm has been rubbing at some stage but clearing at the time of the test

Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp and side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle side wall rubbing suspension arm (4.1.D.2)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,838 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2015 55,838 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chassis corroded surrounding body fixing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,794 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody of vehicle within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,441 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 53,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,593 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,133 miles

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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G580 LWT is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G580 LWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G580 LWT registered?

G580 LWT is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G580 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G580 LWT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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