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H567 DFR

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,609 mi
Last recorded8,609 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH567 DFR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 8,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 8,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 8,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 7,076 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 7,075 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 5,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 4,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 4,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 4,291 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

all suspension bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 4,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 4,216 miles

all front and rear suspension bushes perished

drivers door dropped

Pass 1 Jul 2013 474 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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H567 DFR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H567 DFR, 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 H567 DFR registered?

H567 DFR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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