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H189 PAB

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,825 mi
Last recorded47,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 PAB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 47,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 47,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 47,815 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,734 miles

HANDBRAKEREQUIRES ADJUSTMENT BUT EFFICIENCY SATISFACTORYFOR MOT

Pass 20 Mar 2021 47,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 47,397 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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H189 PAB is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H189 PAB, 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 H189 PAB registered?

H189 PAB is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H189 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H189 PAB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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