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G833 PUA

1989 Tvr S2

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 PUA
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024
Fail 15 Feb 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 34,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,999 miles

slight play detected at n/s front wheel

Pass 13 May 2016 34,964 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front indicator lens damaged not showing white light and secure passable

steering column bottom bearing slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,384 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front indicator lens damaged but still ok

Pass 16 May 2013 34,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front indicator lenses damaged but not showing white light

nearside front has slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 May 2013 34,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front indicator lenses damaged but not showing white light

nearside front has slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,771 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2012 33,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracks, structure not showing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,195 miles

tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracks, structure not showing

Pass 31 May 2008 32,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,001 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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G833 PUA is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G833 PUA, 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 G833 PUA registered?

G833 PUA is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is G833 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G833 PUA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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