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G688 MEO

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 MEO
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front steering inner joint slight play

Fail 4 May 2011 50,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2010 48,038 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank damp

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,009 miles

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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G688 MEO is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G688 MEO, 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 G688 MEO registered?

G688 MEO is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G688 MEO safe to buy?

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