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C18 AGY

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,096 mi
Last recorded1,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 AGY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 1,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 310 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 10 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021
Pass 30 May 2014 93,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 93,674 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 92,648 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 92,648 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 86,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C18 AGY is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,909 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 C18 AGY, 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 36 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 AGY registered?

C18 AGY is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C18 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 AGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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