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TVR 280S

1989 · WHITE · PETROL · 15,213 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 25 tests · 16 passed · 9 failed

PASS19 August 2026
15,213 mi
PASS21 August 2025
14,985 mi
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS23 August 2024
14,831 mi
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL16 August 2024
14,831 mi
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
PASS17 August 2023
14,697 mi
PASS10 August 2022
14,477 mi
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL2 August 2022
14,477 mi
PASS27 July 2021
14,302 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL8 July 2021
14,301 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
FAIL6 July 2021
14,302 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASS3 June 2019
141,066 mi
FAIL13 May 2019
140,963 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASS14 May 2018
140,635 mi
  • ADVISORYunderside of vehicle corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASS4 May 2017
136,614 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
  • ADVISORYchassis corroded
PASS4 May 2016
135,420 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
  • ADVISORYunderside of vehicle corroded
FAIL4 May 2016
135,420 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYunderside of vehicle corroded
PASS28 April 2015
13,143 mi
  • USER ENTEREDunderside of vehicle starting to corrode
FAIL28 April 2015
13,143 mi
PASS19 September 2013
12,982 mi
FAIL31 July 2013
129,809 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASS30 June 2011
12,743 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in nearside inner steering rack balljoint
  • USER ENTEREDbrake servo corroded
  • USER ENTEREDoil leak from gearbox area
  • USER ENTEREDfull chassis / space frame corroded
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in steering column bush
FAIL29 April 2010
12,736 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDfull space frame corroded
  • USER ENTEREDsteering coloum bush worn
  • USER ENTEREDoffside and nearside front out riggers holed and corroded not in any perscribed areas
  • USER ENTEREDfull chassis/frame corroded
  • USER ENTEREDoil leak from gearbox area
  • USER ENTEREDbrake servo corroded
  • USER ENTEREDlower radiator hose chaffing on chassis
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in nearside steering arm balljoint
PASS30 April 2009
12,304 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDspace frame heavily corroded
PASS2 May 2008
12,164 mi
  • USER ENTEREDvehicle structure has slight corrosion to all box sections
  • USER ENTEREDloose wires to nearside front inner wing
PASS30 April 2007
11,457 mi
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  • USER ENTEREDloose unclipped wires to nearside inner wing
  • USER ENTEREDslightly damp around fuel sender unit

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
280S
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,792 cc
Year
1989
First registered
1989-03
Tax due
2027-08-01
MOT expiry
2027-08-22
Recorded mileage
15,213 mi

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