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H859 YGT

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 YGT
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,309 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 71,280 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,740 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 70,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 70,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,235 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,224 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 67,515 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,258 miles

Both front discs pitted

handbrake tell-tale warning light sometimes doesn't work

Fail 30 Jul 2010 66,258 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front discs pitted

handbrake tell-tale warning light sometimes doesn't work

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,086 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 695,033 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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H859 YGT is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 H859 YGT, 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 H859 YGT registered?

H859 YGT is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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