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G873 TVR

1990 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,360 mi
Last recorded118,360 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 118,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 118,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 117,493 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 117,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,816 miles

SLITE MARKING BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 19 Mar 2015 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN BOTH TREADS

SLITE MARKING BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,783 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

front body mounts rusty as marked

fuel tank mountings rusty as marked

rear body mounts rusty as marked

Fail 16 Apr 2014 116,780 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

front body mounts rusty as marked

fuel tank mountings rusty as marked

rear body mounts rusty as marked

Fail 19 Jul 2013 116,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Drivers seat stiff to move

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front tyres slightly perished and cracking

Fuel hose deteriorated

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,707 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat stiff to move

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front tyres slightly perished and cracking

Fuel hose deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 112,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 111,236 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 109,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,693 miles

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

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

small play to lower steering column UJ

Pass 9 Jun 2006 103,466 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering column bushes

Fail 26 May 2005 102,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 102,666 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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G873 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 G873 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 G873 TVR registered?

G873 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G873 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G873 TVR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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