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F659 DWX

1989 Tvr 280 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,405 mi
Last recorded38,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr 280 S68,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF659 DWX
MakeTvr
Model280 S
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 37,359 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 37,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 36,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,252 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 36,245 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

free play detected in offside rear hub assemblie

Pass 9 May 2017 36,224 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 36,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,306 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,181 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,713 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,713 miles

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

emissions not done due to exhaust blow.

Pass 16 May 2006 30,831 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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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?

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