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F195 NVM

1988 Tvr 280 S

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Tvr 280 S66,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF195 NVM
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,528 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 825,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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F195 NVM is a 1988 Tvr 280 S in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F195 NVM, 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 F195 NVM registered?

F195 NVM is a 1988 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F195 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F195 NVM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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