1988 TVR 280 S 2.8L Petrol · F455 SUV
1988 TVR 280 S (2.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 85,107 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR 280 S
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F455 SUV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 85,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F455 SUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Tvr 280 S (F455 SUV) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
F455 SUV Mileage History
- 03/05/202284,947 mi
- 12/07/202385,094 mi+147 mi
- 04/07/202585,107 mi+13 mi
- 04/07/202585,107 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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