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K306 NHR

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 NHR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,548 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,227 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,391 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (transmission) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,409 miles

Corrosion and slight gas leaks on exhaust system

Corrosion on rear lower suspension arm foreward mounting brakets on n/s and o/s

Slight play in lower steering colomn bush area

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,926 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,624 miles

exhaust generaly blowing at joints

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

o/s bonnet mounting has play in fixing area

Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,281 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

o/s bonnet mounting has play in fixing area

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s rack end ball joints.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,134 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 1 Oct 2008 70,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in lower steering column bush

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,867 miles

Play in lower steering column bush

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 28 Sep 2007 63,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in lower steering column bush

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,766 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 59,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K306 NHR is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,947 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 K306 NHR, 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 34 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K306 NHR is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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