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H941 AKK

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,700 mi
Last recorded51,700 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH941 AKK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Battery light on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,700 miles

Nearside Front wire off oil pressure switch / temperature sensor

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 51,600 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing to pipe leaking around chassis and suspension onto exhaust (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wire off oil pressure switch / temperature sensor

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,671 miles

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,671 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,668 miles

Battery light on

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

Coolant leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 51,668 miles

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

Battery light on

Both front wiper blades starting not to clear effectively

Coolant leak

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,668 miles

corrosion to chassis tubes+body mountings+suspension mountings

front bonnet hinges loose and slightly insecure

poor repair made to offside front upper suspension joint boot

some play in steering column

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,668 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play in steering column

corrosion to chassis tubes+body mountings+suspension mountings

front bonnet hinges loose and slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 51,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 51,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H941 AKK is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H941 AKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H941 AKK registered?

H941 AKK is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 25 August 1990.

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