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H308 GBK

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 GBK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,705 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,705 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2008 89,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 74,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

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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H308 GBK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H308 GBK, 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 H308 GBK registered?

H308 GBK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H308 GBK safe to buy?

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