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H549 KOP

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 KOP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

charging lamp on, voltmeter reading low

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,143 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,012 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s door hinges seizing

Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s bonnet hinge loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering column o/s/f

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,517 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel pipe perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel pipe perishing

Pass 31 May 2013 60,238 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight free play lower column bush

Pass 29 May 2012 54,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust rustyx2 pipes

rear exhaust mount perishing

Pass 9 May 2011 53,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H549 KOP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H549 KOP, 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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H549 KOP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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