MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,071 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres starting to perish & crack
steering column universal joint has slight play upper
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
battery secure in place with bungy cord
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
battery secure in place with bungy cord
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
off side rear wheel slightly tight to turn
slight bind on off side rear brake
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G865 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 G865 BLP, 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 G865 BLP registered?
G865 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 27 June 1990.
Is G865 BLP safe to buy?
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