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H969 WWU

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,857 mi
Last recorded35,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH969 WWU
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 35,857 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface level corrosion on chassis, fuel tank and all suspension components but seems structurally sound

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,813 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 34,774 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 34,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 34,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,371 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,531 miles

N/S front brake binding slightly.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,102 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 32,785 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,785 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H969 WWU is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H969 WWU, 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 H969 WWU registered?

H969 WWU is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 25 May 1991.

Is H969 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H969 WWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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