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H892 JPG

1991 Tvr 290 S

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,166 mi
Last recorded116,166 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH892 JPG
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 114,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,952 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 113,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended passenger belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 113,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,493 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,943 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,374 miles

1.68% co 483hc ppm

Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,013 miles

C0% 2.01 358 HC

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,013 miles

C0% 2.01 358 HC

Fail 9 Aug 2014 108,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 108,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 107,907 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2012 106,467 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 104,753 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 12 May 2010 103,414 miles

Slight play in offside front hub.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 May 2009 99,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 96,163 miles

brake fluid between min and max

slight play in top shockabsorber bushs

Pass 22 May 2007 93,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn slightly on the low side

Fail 22 May 2007 93,645 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn slightly on the low side

Pass 15 May 2006 91,445 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap seal sterting to perish †limited inspection to rear brake pipes and fronts †both rear side lamps slightly flash with indicators †

slight corrosion on front and rear chassies

slight play in sterring rack and bottom steering uj

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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H892 JPG is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H892 JPG, 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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H892 JPG is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 11 February 1991.

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