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G512 WDX

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,091 mi
Last recorded59,091 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 WDX
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,091 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 58,515 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,392 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,671 miles

Fuel tank surport corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 56,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel tank surport corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,874 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

N/s door mirror missing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both headlights deteriorating

N/s door mirror missing

O/s/r fuel tank surport section corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,077 miles

O/s headlight deteriorating

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,679 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,714 miles

all four tyres very perrished

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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G512 WDX is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 G512 WDX, 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 37 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G512 WDX registered?

G512 WDX is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G512 WDX safe to buy?

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