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L666 ESP

1994 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr 290 S34,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 ESP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 39,170 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,458 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,404 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 34,404 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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L666 ESP is a 1994 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 34,942 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 L666 ESP, 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 32 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 L666 ESP registered?

L666 ESP is a 1994 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L666 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 ESP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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