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G987 WBY

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,133 mi
Last recorded18,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 WBY
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,133 miles

Air filter missing.

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 18,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 18,047 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,981 miles

slight exhaust blown from o/s manifold.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,978 miles

chassis piantis lifted and it has some chassis surface corrosion

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 10 May 2013 17,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,969 miles

slight exhaust blow from front reduced once hot

Fail 8 Jul 2011 17,969 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight exhaust blow from front reduced once hot

Pass 16 May 2009 17,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 17,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKES (O/S SLOWER TO OPPERATE

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,819 miles

REAR BRAKES (O/S SLOWER TO OPPERATE

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 17,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

slight movement in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,771 miles

slight movement in o/s steering rack joint

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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G987 WBY is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G987 WBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G987 WBY registered?

G987 WBY is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G987 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G987 WBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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