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H52 BHR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 BHR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,431 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,475 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,473 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 90,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,861 miles

Battery light showing malfunction

Electrical componants operating slow and lights responding slowly

Parking brake lazy

Pass 14 May 2015 88,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 87,272 miles

Slight corrosion around offside fuel tank support

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,098 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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H52 BHR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H52 BHR, 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 H52 BHR registered?

H52 BHR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H52 BHR safe to buy?

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