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H305 JVR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,584 mi
Last recorded107,584 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH305 JVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 107,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 104,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 104,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 102,290 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 100,105 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 100,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 93,583 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 93,573 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 89,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,009 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 85,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,512 miles

General chassis corrsion.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,512 miles

General chassis corrsion.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,082 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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H305 JVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 H305 JVR, 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 35 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 H305 JVR registered?

H305 JVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is H305 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H305 JVR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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