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H965 HLK

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,613 mi
Last recorded68,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH965 HLK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,613 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,613 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 68,530 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 68,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,373 miles

dampness at fuel tank not fuel

front inner tie rods slight play

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 68,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 67,732 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank sender unit leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,732 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank sender unit leaking

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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H965 HLK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H965 HLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H965 HLK registered?

H965 HLK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 15 June 1991.

Is H965 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H965 HLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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