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G920 GRP

1990 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG920 GRP
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 69,623 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 69,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 68,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 68,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 64,170 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,554 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,837 miles

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

both front tyres slightly mishapen

freeplay at steering wheel to limit

Fail 28 Mar 2009 60,834 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly mishapen

freeplay at steering wheel to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007
Fail 31 Mar 2007 60,000 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2006 60,178 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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G920 GRP is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G920 GRP, 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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G920 GRP is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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