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G941 VKE

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG941 VKE
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,926 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 74,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 72,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 71,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,804 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 70,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,199 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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G941 VKE is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G941 VKE, 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 G941 VKE registered?

G941 VKE is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 16 June 1990.

Is G941 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G941 VKE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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