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F800 PLA

1988 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,149 mi
Last recorded35,149 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr S238,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 PLA
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 35,149 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 35,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 33,871 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 33,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 33,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,793 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,800 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,281 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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F800 PLA is a 1988 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 38,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F800 PLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F800 PLA?

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What year was F800 PLA registered?

F800 PLA is a 1988 Tvr S2, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F800 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F800 PLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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