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G378 TVR

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,340 mi
Last recorded27,340 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth when flashers operating (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play joint by steering rack (2.1.5)

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak engine/ gearbox area

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,223 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 81,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,566 miles

chassis corroded around rear suspension mounting points

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank support corroed

off side front brake hose beeing rubber by air hose

Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,671 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank support corroed

off side front brake hose beeing rubber by air hose

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,085 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all chassis struts rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,505 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G378 TVR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G378 TVR, 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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What year was G378 TVR registered?

G378 TVR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is G378 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G378 TVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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