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H997 UAB

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 UAB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,668 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,667 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,661 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,661 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,065 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,057 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 88,703 miles

advised corrosion to chassis

advised front disc corroded

advised slight inbalance

Fail 16 Dec 2008

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,436 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for H997 UAB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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