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H401 HBY

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,879 mi
Last recorded100,879 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 HBY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 100,879 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,472 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 99,456 miles

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

front wipers smear

oil leaks

rear number plate illumination poor

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 97,132 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres out of shape

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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H401 HBY is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H401 HBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H401 HBY registered?

H401 HBY is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 10 July 1991.

Is H401 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 HBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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