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TVR 271X

1989 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr 290 S58,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 271X
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,132 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 70,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 70,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

slight play in steering rack

underbody chassis corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside front tyre tread wearing low

slight play in steering rack

underbody chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight binding of n/s rear brake

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,499 miles

brake pipe from master cylinder could be routed better

play in inner rack ball joints

Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipe from master cylinder could be routed better

play in inner rack ball joints

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,235 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,356 miles

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 271X is a 1989 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 58,832 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 271X, 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 37 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 271X?

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What year was TVR 271X registered?

TVR 271X is a 1989 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is TVR 271X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 271X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVR 271X have outstanding finance?

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