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H703 VUG

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,544 mi
Last recorded70,544 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 VUG
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 70,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 62,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,875 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,575 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,566 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen wiper boxes have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,840 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 39,840 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

parts of chassis frame rusting.

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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H703 VUG is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H703 VUG, 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 H703 VUG registered?

H703 VUG is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 15 April 1991.

Is H703 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H703 VUG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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