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A18 VGS

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,199 mi
Last recorded122,199 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VGS
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 122,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,960 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper torn

play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2012 121,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s wiper torn

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2011 120,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,708 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 114,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 113,069 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 108,552 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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A18 VGS is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 A18 VGS, 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 35 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 VGS registered?

A18 VGS is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is A18 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VGS 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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