MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
advised corrosion to chassis
advised front disc corroded
advised slight inbalance
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advised corrosion to chassis
advised front disc corroded
advised slight inbalance
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/side rear hand and foot brake slightly low effort also front brake discs coroded slightly
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
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H997 UAB 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 55.6%.
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 H997 UAB, 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 H997 UAB registered?
H997 UAB is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 14 March 1991.
Is H997 UAB safe to buy?
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