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G676 KOB

1990 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG676 KOB
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 95,500 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,466 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,559 miles

Offside Rear body mount corroded and split

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet hinge broken

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,400 miles

petrol tank straps showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,400 miles

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

petrol tank straps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,781 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,579 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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G676 KOB is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 68,806 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 G676 KOB, 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 36 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G676 KOB is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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