MOT Status
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70,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
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
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
brake pipe from master cylinder could be routed better
play in inner rack ball joints
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
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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.
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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.
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