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BUI 304

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,388 mi
Last recorded14,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUI 304
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 14,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 13,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 11,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

light have slight switch fault

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 5,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,395 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 61,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 58,192 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 58,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,756 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?

Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 61
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 54
fog lamp not working 53
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BUI 304 is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr 290 S fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUI 304, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 290 S typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUI 304?

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What year was BUI 304 registered?

BUI 304 is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is BUI 304 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUI 304 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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