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H496 HPD

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,977 mi
Last recorded34,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 HPD
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 34,347 miles

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,342 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering appears notchy when rotated

Fail 21 Jul 2020 34,342 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels missing one wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering appears notchy when rotated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,717 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,717 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,429 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,261 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 29,254 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 28,798 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both side repeaters insecure

excessive corrosion to offside rear out rigger

front brake pads worn

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,571 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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H496 HPD is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H496 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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What year was H496 HPD registered?

H496 HPD is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H496 HPD safe to buy?

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