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H759 NFX

1990 Tvr 290 S

Grey Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,451 mi
Last recorded13,451 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 NFX
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 13,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 13,408 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 13,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,602 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F FLASHER LAMP LENSES CRACKED.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 10,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 10,300 miles

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F INDICATER LENSES DAMAGED.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,572 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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H759 NFX is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Grey with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H759 NFX, 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

How do I check the history of H759 NFX?

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What year was H759 NFX registered?

H759 NFX is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H759 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H759 NFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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