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G209 HOB

1990 Tvr S2

White Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 HOB
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight manifold gasket-cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 69,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet release defective

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,441 miles

exhaust has slight leak from manifold

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

n/s washer jet not working

oil leaks

suspension and steering shows general age / wear / deterioration

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,441 miles

fuel pipe against brake pipe n/s/r

wiring under o/s/f/footwell not covered

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,225 miles

slight movement upper steering column mounting

windscreen washers weak/nearside

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,170 miles

slight corrosion on brake ferrules

suspension shows general age / deterioration

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,170 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

auxiliary belt loose / battery warning lamp staying on at idle / required jumpstart during MOT.

slight corrosion on brake ferrules

suspension shows general age / deterioration

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,954 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,939 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 68,200 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,215 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,654 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,654 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 66,605 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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G209 HOB is a 1990 Tvr S2 in White with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G209 HOB, 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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G209 HOB is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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