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G869 TVR

1990 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,290 mi
Last recorded139,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG869 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 139,290 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 139,290 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 139,250 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,280 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 139,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 139,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,290 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play shaft (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,270 miles

steering rack inner arms worn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 139,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear driveshaft inner and outer cv gaiters lose on there mounts

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack inner arms worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 138,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 138,335 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 138,304 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 138,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 137,518 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

lower steering uj slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2009 137,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

lower steering uj slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2008 137,337 miles

Slight travel on footbrake before brakes fully apply.

Steering rack slightly notchy.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 136,578 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 135,190 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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G869 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G869 TVR, 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 G869 TVR registered?

G869 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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