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1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,464 mi
Last recorded114,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 OFF
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 114,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,163 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,725 miles

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe rear pipe end looks incorrectly fitted but not leaking at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2020 107,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe rear pipe end looks incorrectly fitted but not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 May 2019 106,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 106,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,462 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 105,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 103,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 99,665 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 99,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,779 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 97,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 96,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 95,502 miles

addvise bottom stearing nuckle slight play

Pass 6 May 2011 93,450 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 10 May 2010 91,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 89,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 86,217 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 86,212 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2007 82,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 82,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 79,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G17 OFF is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G17 OFF, 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.

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G17 OFF is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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