CarVerify

Free Car Check

G679 XPL

1990 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 XPL
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 97,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust Clamp Loose

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underside Corrosion To Frame

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 93,128 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,587 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underside off vehicle is generally rusty, some suspension components are corroded, radiator heavily corroded, all tyres perished on outer walls.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,343 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion throughout chassis

fuel cap seal is perishing; fuel filter is corroding

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,343 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion throughout chassis

fuel cap seal is perishing; fuel filter is corroding

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,163 miles

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly - unable to check wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,136 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

offside rear brake is binding slightly (not apparent during roller brake test - unable to check wheel bearing)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

offside rear brake is binding slightly (not apparent during roller brake test - unable to check wheel bearing)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,019 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in chassis

fuel cap seal perishing

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2010 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in chassis

fuel cap seal perishing

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,919 miles

see checklist 527871

Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,910 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

see checklist 527871

Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,850 miles

c/l 472851

Fail 16 Mar 2007 91,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 89,317 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
Full Tvr S2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G679 XPL is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G679 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G679 XPL?

You can check the full history of G679 XPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G679 XPL registered?

G679 XPL is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G679 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G679 XPL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G679 XPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G679 XPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.