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H267 JFA

1990 Tvr 290 S

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH267 JFA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 104,890 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front seat belt noisy in operation

play in both sides of steering rack

various areas of heavy corrosion on chassis

Fail 5 May 2016 104,881 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front seat belt noisy in operation

play in both sides of steering rack

various areas of heavy corrosion on chassis

Pass 19 May 2015 103,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 102,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 102,730 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel tank suports corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 102,166 miles

Boot floor suports corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 102,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Boot floor suports corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,792 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 99,865 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 96,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,737 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres side walls cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,233 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 83,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 82,546 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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H267 JFA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H267 JFA, 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 H267 JFA registered?

H267 JFA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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