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H64 CGV

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,021 mi
Last recorded119,021 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH64 CGV
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 119,021 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 112,186 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,587 miles

nearside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,998 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack end ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,577 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,599 miles

nearside inner rack end slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2013 102,948 miles

nearside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,786 miles

o/s/headlamp on upper limit

slight play in both rack ends

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,661 miles

nearside rackend slight play

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brakes 25% out of balance

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,591 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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H64 CGV is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H64 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H64 CGV registered?

H64 CGV is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H64 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H64 CGV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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