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H6 SEC

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,383 mi
Last recorded82,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 SEC
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 81,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 81,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 80,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated wheel arch (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,293 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,065 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,539 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,145 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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H6 SEC is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 H6 SEC, 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 H6 SEC registered?

H6 SEC is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H6 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 SEC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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