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G795 WYK

1990 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,595 mi
Last recorded33,595 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG795 WYK
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 33,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 33,593 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,952 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,808 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,113 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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G795 WYK is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G795 WYK, 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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What year was G795 WYK registered?

G795 WYK is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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