1988 TVR 280 S 2.8L Petrol · F640 DOL
1988 TVR 280 S (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 80,008 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR 280 S
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F640 DOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 80,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F640 DOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Tvr 280 S (F640 DOL) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F640 DOL Mileage History
- 27/05/202377,319 mi
- 30/05/202377,321 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/202478,370 mi+1,049 mi
- 19/05/202579,981 mi+1,611 mi
- 27/05/202580,008 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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