CarVerify

Free Car Check

G537 CLC

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi
4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 CLC
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015
Fail 23 Jan 2015 74,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 74,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2013 74,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 74,630 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 74,630 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 74,630 miles

Oil leak

discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 74,630 miles

offside rear and near side rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 74,630 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,630 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 40,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 40,343 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 40,343 miles

very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 74,630 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 May 2006 74,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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
Full Tvr 290 S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G537 CLC is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G537 CLC, 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

How do I check the history of G537 CLC?

You can check the full history of G537 CLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G537 CLC registered?

G537 CLC is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G537 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G537 CLC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G537 CLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G537 CLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.