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H79 FLX

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 FLX
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all of the chassis is going rusty

fuel pipe from tank to pump exsesivly perrished, but not leaking (ok at time of test)

fuel tank going rusty

goth rear tyres starting to perrish on outer walls

nearside reversing lamp not working

offside front indecator lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perrish on outer wall

Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,271 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all of the chassis is going rusty

both rear tyres starting to perrish on outer walls

fuel pipe from tank to pump exsesivly perrished but not leaking (ok at time of test)

fuel tank going rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perrished on outer wall

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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H79 FLX is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H79 FLX, 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.

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What year was H79 FLX registered?

H79 FLX is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H79 FLX safe to buy?

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