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H234 GLL

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 GLL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 82,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

light output of headlamps reduced

Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,575 miles

front disc rusty

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Oct 2009 77,575 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front disc rusty

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H234 GLL is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H234 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 H234 GLL registered?

H234 GLL is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 10 December 1990.

Is H234 GLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H234 GLL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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