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TVR 280 S1988 · 2.8L Petrol

F405 MLR

Vehicle Insight Summary

1988 TVR 280 S — Petrol, 2792cc. This vehicle has 97,900 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 16/08/2023

Tax

No data

Mileage: 97,900
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 2792cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1988, this Tvr 280 S with plate F405 MLR has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2019.

Across its entire MOT history, this Tvr has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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