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H312 FLA

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH312 FLA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 58,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 58,770 miles

All tyres perished on tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2017 58,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished on tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,722 miles

Front tyres beginning to crack with fatigue

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,437 miles

Alternator light stayed illuminated throughtout test.

Chassis surface corroded

Front suspension bushes perishing

Rear radius arm chassis mounts heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2008 58,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Alternator light stayed illuminated throughtout test.

Chassis surface corroded

Front suspension bushes perishing

Rear radius arm chassis mounts heavily corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2007 58,183 miles

Chassis surface corroded.

Front suspension bushes perished

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

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

Slight crazing on side walls of tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,183 miles

Chassis surface corroded.

Front suspension bushes perished

Slight crazing on side walls of tyres

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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H312 FLA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H312 FLA, 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 H312 FLA registered?

H312 FLA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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