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H995 WGF

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH995 WGF
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,217 miles

Offside park brake working but in need of adjustment

Fail 28 Apr 2026 78,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside park brake working but in need of adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,871 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 77,871 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,047 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,173 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,616 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

fuel tank sump damp

oil leak

rear foot/handbrake balance

slight play in steering shaft joints

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 63,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 61,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,875 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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H995 WGF is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H995 WGF, 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.

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What year was H995 WGF registered?

H995 WGF is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H995 WGF safe to buy?

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