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H315 FLA

1990 Tvr 290 S

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH315 FLA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 22 Sep 2021 58,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,858 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent fault with nearside lamps (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,945 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,943 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,991 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,345 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 51,345 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

BATTERY LOOSE

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,213 miles

chassis heavily corroded

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

water leak present

Fail 11 Aug 2014 50,213 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis heavily corroded

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f indicator slightly insecure

water leak present

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,134 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,134 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 49,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,134 miles

N/s brakes require attention.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 49,126 miles

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

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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H315 FLA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H315 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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H315 FLA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H315 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H315 FLA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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