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H498 POA

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 POA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,760 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 49,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 35,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,285 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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H498 POA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H498 POA, 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

How do I check the history of H498 POA?

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What year was H498 POA registered?

H498 POA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H498 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 POA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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