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G175 NYC

1990 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

78,813 mi
Last recorded78,813 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 NYC
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,699 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 78,692 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 78,538 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,483 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both o/s & n/s are misted internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides,o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both o/s & n/s are misted internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides,o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 78,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,097 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 78,097 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 77,796 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,762 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,762 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative Front and rear (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,563 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both,o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both,o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,198 miles

Front both front tyres tread are perishing (old tyres)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front both front tyres tread are perishing (old tyres)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,734 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,435 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2007 73,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,625 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,625 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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G175 NYC is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 75,013 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 S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G175 NYC, 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 36 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G175 NYC registered?

G175 NYC is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G175 NYC safe to buy?

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