MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?
Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for E7 VRE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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