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H217 GLL

1990 Tvr 290 S

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 GLL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,761 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 83,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 82,212 miles

Battery light on

N/S/F tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 80,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2013 80,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's Seat Belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 8 May 2012 76,026 miles

Both front indicators cracked

O/S/F spot light cracked

O/S/R seat fixing poor

Possible leak from radiator

Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,008 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S seat rear fixing poor

Both front indicators cracked

O/S Front spot light cracked

Possible leak from radiator

Pass 5 Jul 2008 74,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 74,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,544 miles

small amount of play in rack

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,643 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 67,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs lipped and worn

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel hose perished

oil leak

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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H217 GLL is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H217 GLL, 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 H217 GLL registered?

H217 GLL is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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