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H848 MVT

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 MVT
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 38,098 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 33,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 31,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,076 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 28,076 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 26,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 24,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 24,169 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,934 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight weep from servo/master cylinder area

Pass 23 May 2012 23,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,603 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,960 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,722 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 21,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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H848 MVT is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H848 MVT, 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

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What year was H848 MVT registered?

H848 MVT is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 14 May 1991.

Is H848 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H848 MVT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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