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G638 BBY

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 BBY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,909 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,906 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,854 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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G638 BBY is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G638 BBY, 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 G638 BBY registered?

G638 BBY is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G638 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G638 BBY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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