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G930 GRP

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG930 GRP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,800 miles

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

general condition

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,712 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 47,141 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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G930 GRP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G930 GRP, 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 G930 GRP?

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What year was G930 GRP registered?

G930 GRP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G930 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G930 GRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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