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G225 FOO

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 FOO
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 115,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 114,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 114,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 114,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 113,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 113,412 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 113,388 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2014 112,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 109,483 miles

play in steering joints

slight corrosion to chassis and poor repair to outer frame panel

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,284 miles

slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 16 Sep 2006 109,057 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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G225 FOO is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G225 FOO, 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 G225 FOO registered?

G225 FOO is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G225 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 FOO 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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