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H24 HKJ

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,857 mi
Last recorded38,857 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 HKJ
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,857 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 38,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 38,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking filter connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 38,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,657 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting and lower wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all chassis and suspension components corroded in various places

Pass 13 May 2019 38,334 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 3 May 2019 38,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2018 38,028 miles

Fuel hose perished between tank and pump

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All component mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 37,666 miles

All chassis and suspension arms corroded not considered excessive at time of test

All tyres perished in tread

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

Fuel hose perished from tank to pump at rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 37,666 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure Near side lower mounting bolt loose (2.2.D.2d)

All chassis and suspension arms corroded not considered excessive at time of test

All tyres perished in tread

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

Fuel hose perished from tank to pump at rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,396 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 37,206 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2013 37,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012

battery insecure

Fail 29 May 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 36,926 miles

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside main chassis corroding

Pass 24 May 2010 36,652 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower wishbones corroding

corrosion to rear wishbones and associated componants and painted/wax oiled

offside front brake hose inner ferrule corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,404 miles

brake pedal feels low

nsf seat belt webbing mouldy

osr sub frame corroded

steering feels heavy

Fail 29 May 2009 36,398 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pedal feels low

nsf seat belt webbing mouldy

osr sub frame corroded

steering feels heavy

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,161 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,710 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 35,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to chassis and suspension componants

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,241 miles

corrosion to chassis and suspension componants

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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H24 HKJ is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H24 HKJ, 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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H24 HKJ is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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