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G690 JUB

1989 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,812 mi
Last recorded26,812 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Tvr 290 S58,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 JUB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 26,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2013 25,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust emissions just passed

Pass 23 May 2012 25,358 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,178 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,156 miles

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

Nearside front headlight aim slightly low but still within tolerance

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front direction indicator lense damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,885 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,630 miles

sound damping material under bonnet loose and hanging down

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 23,984 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play front steering coupling

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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G690 JUB is a 1989 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 58,832 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 G690 JUB, 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 37 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 G690 JUB registered?

G690 JUB is a 1989 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is G690 JUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G690 JUB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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