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F655 DWX

1989 Tvr 280 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 DWX
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 97,410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 96,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 96,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,307 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,307 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,386 miles

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 91,751 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 91,001 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 88,715 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,896 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 80,896 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 74,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 66,521 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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F655 DWX is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 280 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 68,422 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 F655 DWX, 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 37 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 F655 DWX registered?

F655 DWX is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 6 May 1989.

Is F655 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F655 DWX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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