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DAZ 7173

1988 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,966 mi
Last recorded69,966 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 7173
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,966 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 69,966 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,507 miles

crak in screen out side swept area

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,101 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish between the tread

Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 64,994 miles

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

near side steering rack joint has play

Fail 16 Aug 2005 64,994 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s steering rack joint has play

Fail 2 Aug 2005 64,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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DAZ 7173 is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,760 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 DAZ 7173, 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 38 years old, this Tvr 280 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAZ 7173 registered?

DAZ 7173 is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is DAZ 7173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 7173 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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