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H919 VGF

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH919 VGF
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,726 miles

ALL 4 tyres slightly cracked in tread

underside of vehicle heavily shutzd

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,726 miles

ALL 4 tyres have cracking in the tread

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 68,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre valve cracked

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 68,525 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 68,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,952 miles

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

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

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

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

battery light illuminated

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,923 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

battery light illuminated

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,252 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,715 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 61,689 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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H919 VGF is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H919 VGF, 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 H919 VGF registered?

H919 VGF is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H919 VGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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