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G636 BBY

1990 Tvr S2

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,477 mi
Last recorded53,477 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG636 BBY
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,477 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,470 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,300 miles

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

brakes require adjustment

slight earth problem nsr lights

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G636 BBY is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G636 BBY, 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 G636 BBY registered?

G636 BBY is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 22 June 1990.

Is G636 BBY safe to buy?

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