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G865 NMA

1989 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 NMA
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,913 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 72,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers operate too slow (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 71,793 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 71,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering column slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting inner surfaces

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting inner surfaces

front n/s and o/s wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,241 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,241 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,888 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front discs corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,208 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,949 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 66,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,043 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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G865 NMA is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G865 NMA, 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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G865 NMA is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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