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H227 FLE

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 FLE
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,300 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector corroded/light output slightly reduced

Offside headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside headlamp reflector corroded/light output slightly reduced

Offside headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2011 83,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 82,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 80,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 80,297 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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H227 FLE is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H227 FLE, 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 H227 FLE registered?

H227 FLE is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H227 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H227 FLE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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