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TVR 11S

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,169 mi
Last recorded14,169 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 11S
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 14,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 14,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 13,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 13,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 13,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 12,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 12,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 11,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 11,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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TVR 11S is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,909 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 TVR 11S, 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 36 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 TVR 11S?

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What year was TVR 11S registered?

TVR 11S is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is TVR 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 11S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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