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E7 VRE

1988 Tvr 280 S

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 VRE
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,631 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 93,611 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 90,968 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective lower column shaft loose at both universal joints (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering system excessively rough internal rack movement (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper working too slowly and nearside blade only half touching screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,827 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2017 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,754 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort and brake spongy (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort and brake spongy (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 90,690 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 90,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,463 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,463 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2012 90,392 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,149 miles

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

slight play at steering colomn shaft to lower u/j pinch bolt is tight

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,544 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,942 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,053 miles

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

Front windscreen wipers in poor condition

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Oil leak

Rear registration plate fading

Pass 19 Mar 2007 87,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 87,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,531 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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E7 VRE is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E7 VRE, 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.

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What year was E7 VRE registered?

E7 VRE is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is E7 VRE safe to buy?

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