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GBF405MLR

TVR 280 S

1988 · GREEN · PETROL · 97,900 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 18 tests · 13 passed · 5 failed

PASS27 July 2022
97,900 mi
PASS17 August 2021
97,843 mi
PASS2 October 2020
97,774 mi
  • ADVISORYwiper blades going very slow.
  • ADVISORYboth headlamps slightly dim on idle
FAIL1 October 2020
97,774 mi
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYwiper blades going very slow.
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.99% fail above 3.5%. (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS1 November 2019
96,813 mi
PASS9 October 2018
94,854 mi
PASS10 June 2017
94,019 mi
PASS16 June 2016
93,137 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
FAIL14 June 2016
93,127 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FAIL27 April 2016
93,118 mi
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYRear body mounting corroded
PASS30 April 2015
92,304 mi
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear light lense damaged
  • USER ENTEREDfront of exhaust corroded
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL21 April 2010
92,057 mi
  • PRSRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDbattery light on dash
  • USER ENTEREDslight interaction rear lights
  • USER ENTEREDoil leak
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust blowing
PASS21 April 2010
92,057 mi
  • USER ENTEREDbattery light on dash
  • USER ENTEREDslight interaction rear lights
  • USER ENTEREDoil leak
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust blowing
PASS23 February 2009
91,513 mi
  • USER ENTEREDimbalance between front brakes
  • USER ENTEREDwipers poor
  • USER ENTEREDoffside headlamp aim on limit
  • USER ENTEREDbattery insecure
  • USER ENTEREDvarious oil leaks
  • USER ENTEREDslight perishing at rear tyres
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear outer cv gaitor in poor condition
PASS7 February 2008
91,026 mi
  • USER ENTEREDheadlamp aims on limits
  • USER ENTEREDboth headlamp outputs poor
PASS2 February 2007
90,470 mi
  • USER ENTEREDas per original test dateFeb 01st 2007.14:43.
FAIL1 February 2007
90,470 mi
  • FAILOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • USER ENTEREDrear sevice brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates and also fluctuate.
  • USER ENTEREDwipers slow.
  • USER ENTEREDpassenger seat back securing mechanism deteriorated.
  • USER ENTEREDheadlight output deteriorated.
  • USER ENTEREDboarderline pass for exhaust emission test. (3.40).
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust system leaking.
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear coil spring insecure when jacked.
PASS9 February 2006
90,003 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  • ADVISORYOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  • USER ENTEREDOffside washer inoperative
  • USER ENTEREDOffside seat back locking device worn
  • USER ENTEREDFront & rear chassis outrigger's corroded

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
280 S
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,792 cc
Year
1988
First registered
1988-08
MOT expiry
2023-08-16
Recorded mileage
97,900 mi

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