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G870 BLP

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,931 mi
Last recorded100,931 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 BLP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,697 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 23 Jun 2014 100,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 100,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 99,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 99,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 99,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 98,384 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 98,380 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front suspension pick up points are corroded and weakened

fuel tank mountings are corroded and weakened

n/s and o/s chassis outriggers are corroded,and weakened

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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G870 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G870 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G870 BLP?

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What year was G870 BLP registered?

G870 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G870 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G870 BLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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