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L733 DPL

1994 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr 290 S34,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 DPL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 46,194 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 46,156 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 41,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 41,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,297 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 34,942 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,942 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,548 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,843 miles

os bonnet catch not locking in

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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L733 DPL is a 1994 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L733 DPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L733 DPL?

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What year was L733 DPL registered?

L733 DPL is a 1994 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L733 DPL safe to buy?

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