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G940 ABJ

1990 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 280 S68,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 ABJ
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 92,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 91,181 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 90,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,789 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil.

Fuel filter canister insecure , not fouling moving parts.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil.

Fuel filter canister insecure , not fouling moving parts.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,490 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 86,799 miles

Both front body mounts in footwells slightly corroded

Both front indicators damaged

Brake light switch intermittently sticking.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,503 miles

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

brake flex ferrules rusty

chassis rusty

coolant leak

rear fog light switch loose in dash

slight play in rack inner joints

Fail 3 May 2016 86,503 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

brake flex ferrules rusty

chassis rusty

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 6 May 2015 86,449 miles

various corrision under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 86,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,300 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 86,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,000 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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G940 ABJ is a 1990 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G940 ABJ, 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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G940 ABJ is a 1990 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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