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VPH 432

2006 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,379 mi
Last recorded79,379 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 432
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2026 83,899 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 77,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 75,436 miles

Rear reverse lamps inop

Pass 16 May 2022 72,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,968 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,799 miles

battery charging warning light on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 83,799 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

battery charging warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,488 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 27,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VPH 432 is a 2006 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VPH 432, 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 20 years old, this Tvr 280 S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VPH 432 registered?

VPH 432 is a 2006 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is VPH 432 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 432 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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