MOT Status
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60,088 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))
steering rack bushes deteriorated
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underside covered in sealer
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
Repairs to body mounts and off side chassis covered in underseal
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear tyre is very close to the suspension arm has been rubbing at some stage but clearing at the time of the test
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
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
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to underbody of vehicle within prescribed areas
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?
Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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