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G983 WBY

1989 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,870 mi
Last recorded95,870 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 WBY
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,870 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,352 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion to body mountings

n/s/r tyre splitting

oil dampness engine

play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 31 Oct 2008 95,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion to body mountings

n/s/r tyre splitting

oil dampness engine

play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,101 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,991 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt mtg area rusty

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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G983 WBY is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G983 WBY, 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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What year was G983 WBY registered?

G983 WBY is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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