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H993 EKK

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH993 EKK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 89,626 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,971 miles

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

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

Slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,971 miles

Slight play steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,364 miles

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION CHASSIS MEMBERS / FRONT O/S OUTRIGGER / TANK FRAME -SUPPORT

Fail 10 Jun 2010 87,359 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION CHASSIS MEMBERS / FRONT O/S OUTRIGGER / TANK FRAME -SUPPORT

Pass 5 May 2009 84,511 miles

rear brake imbalance 27%

Fail 5 May 2009 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake imbalance 27%

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,105 miles

steering rack slightly notchy

Fail 16 Jun 2007 79,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering rack slightly notchy

Pass 8 May 2006 78,789 miles

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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H993 EKK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H993 EKK, 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 H993 EKK registered?

H993 EKK is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H993 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H993 EKK shows 12 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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