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H9 TVR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

35,482 mi
Last recorded35,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,482 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,481 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H9 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H9 TVR, 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 H9 TVR registered?

H9 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H9 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 TVR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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