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H766 HOY

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,035 mi
Last recorded48,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 HOY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 46,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 46,399 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 46,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,309 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,809 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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H766 HOY is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H766 HOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H766 HOY?

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What year was H766 HOY registered?

H766 HOY is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H766 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H766 HOY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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