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H938 HLR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,576 mi
Last recorded59,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 HLR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 59,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

gear lever loss

vehicle under side covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,984 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 56,954 miles

There is movment in the lower steering column bush.

There is some play in the steering rack.

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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H938 HLR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H938 HLR, 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 H938 HLR registered?

H938 HLR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is H938 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H938 HLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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