MOT Status
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38,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
free play detected in offside rear hub assemblie
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
chassis has slight corrosion
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
emissions not done due to exhaust blow.
How Reliable is the Tvr 280 S?
Based on 1,805 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F659 DWX is a 1989 Tvr 280 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 F659 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.
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What year was F659 DWX registered?
F659 DWX is a 1989 Tvr 280 S, first registered on 27 June 1989.
Is F659 DWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F659 DWX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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