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H786 PUK

1991 Tvr 290 S

Grey Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH786 PUK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 123,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 123,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,456 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 117,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,100 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 114,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 112,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 110,476 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 109,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 105,162 miles

Brake pipes poorly fitted

Engine breather collasped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake. Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 105,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipes poorly fitted in engine bay.

Engine breather hose collasped.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,353 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deterioate.

Front brake pads and discs corroded.

Fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 104,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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H786 PUK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Grey with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H786 PUK, 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 H786 PUK registered?

H786 PUK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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