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H495 HPD

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 HPD
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 106,149 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 105,999 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 105,440 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 104,999 miles

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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H495 HPD is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H495 HPD, 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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H495 HPD is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H495 HPD safe to buy?

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