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H677 ECW

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH677 ECW
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 81,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,874 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,426 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,757 miles

21% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery warning light showing on dash display

Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

21% imbalance on front service brakes

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery warning light showing on dash display

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 59,442 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,459 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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H677 ECW is a 1991 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 90.5%.

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 H677 ECW, 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.

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What year was H677 ECW registered?

H677 ECW is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is H677 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H677 ECW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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