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H373 UBV

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH373 UBV
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,727 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 84,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,989 miles

Rear Fuel hose perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 79,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort weak

Rear Fuel hose perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,204 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Wear On Inner Track Rod Ends/Steering Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play Wear On Inner Track Rod Ends/Steering Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,246 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,246 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,526 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,306 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 74,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,859 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hand brake travel on limit

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2007 71,703 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general condition of chassis poor [corroded]

Pass 15 May 2006 71,685 miles

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

battery insecure

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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H373 UBV is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H373 UBV, 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 H373 UBV registered?

H373 UBV is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is H373 UBV safe to buy?

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