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H97 FLX

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 FLX
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,629 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired heavily corroded / advise replacement (1.1.3 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres 20 years old

Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired heavily corroded / advise replacement (1.1.3 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres 20 years old

Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,616 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo body badly corroded replacement advised (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust emissions not carried out because of coolant leak

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slighty

Fail 23 Aug 2024 110,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo body badly corroded replacement advised (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust emissions not carried out because of coolant leak

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slighty

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,504 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,388 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 105,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 103,978 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,744 miles

both headlamp reflective starting to deteriorate

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2005 92,248 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 92,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

heavy surface corrosion on front & rear chassis sections

heavy surface corrosion on n/s rear body mount

heavy surface corrosion on n/s/r suspension arm

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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H97 FLX is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H97 FLX, 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 H97 FLX registered?

H97 FLX is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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