£5,000 - £6,000
1989 TVR S2
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 369
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This red 1988 TVR 280 S roadster features a 2.9-litre Ford Cologne V6 engine and a manual transmission. It starts, runs, and drives well, with an MOT until May 2026, but the interior would benefit from some sympathetic attention.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SA9DS29P6KB019472
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
F675DWX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Finished in Red with black interior.
Registration: F675DWX Chassis: SA9DS29P6KB019472 Odometer: T.B.C.
Transmission: Manual MOT: May 2026
2.9-litre Ford Cologne V6 engine
Enjoyable classic ready to use and improve
Starts, runs and drives well
Finished in Red, this TVR 280 S represents a characterful example of TVR’s popular S-Series roadster, offering lightweight performance and an engaging, analogue driving experience.
The TVR presents well externally and appears complete, with a strong overall stance.
It is reported to start readily, run well and drive, making it a usable and enjoyable classic that can be driven and enjoyed immediately.
The interior would benefit from some sympathetic attention, with wear and tear evident to the seats.
This offers the next owner the opportunity to improve the interior to their own taste while continuing to use it.
The TVR is offered without accompanying paperwork, although the vendor advises that they have applied for a V5/C registration ...
Points of note
£3,520
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,692
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
63,238 miles
Registration Date
1989-06-09
MOT History
Passed
On May 02 2025 with 63,238 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2015 with 63,206 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Failed
On Jun 12 2015 with 63,204 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Passed
On Jul 25 2012 with 62,774 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jun 29 2011 with 62,636 miles
Failed
On Jun 29 2011 with 62,636 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Jun 29 2010 with 62,021 miles
Failed
On Jun 28 2010 with 62,021 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Failed
On Aug 17 2009 with 62,015 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Passed
On Jul 25 2008 with 61,156 miles
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