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G849 XPL

1990 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,031 mi
Last recorded25,031 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 XPL
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,031 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 22,548 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,184 miles

chassic very rusty in places esp f/n/s (foot weel area and front suspension mountings

exhaust very rusty and patched esp front sections

metal water pipes rusty

most water pipes poor

oil leak

radiator poor

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,152 miles

chassis very rusty in places esp f/n/s outrigger

exhaust very rusty and patched

metal water pipes very rusty and weeping

most suspension bushes perished or soft

most water pipes poor

oil leak

radiator poor

Fail 13 Mar 2009 18,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

body mountings and chassic very rusty in places esp suspention components mountings.

exhaust very rusty damaged and patched in places

fuel tank mounting mounting very rusty and holed n/s

most cooling hoses poor and metal pipe very rusty

most rubber suspention bushes soft and perished

r/o/s shock weeping

radiator poor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,393 miles

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

exhaust very rusty and patched

r/n/s fuel tank support corroded and holed

r/o/s inner c/v boot split

radiator poor

underside , chassic and suspension monntings very rusty in places

water hoses f/n/s poor

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,494 miles

chassic very rusty in places esp suspention mountings

exhaust poor and blowing in places

front discs new

front shock rubbers badly perished

radiator poor

rear o/s shock worn

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,180 miles

exhaust noted rusty esp front sections

radiator poor

some water pipes poor

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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G849 XPL is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G849 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

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What year was G849 XPL registered?

G849 XPL is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G849 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G849 XPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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