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C10 WBS

1992 Tvr 290 S

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 WBS
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015
Fail 12 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,789 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,175 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,192 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY COIL BOUND UNDER LOAD O/S EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLANGE TOUCHING CHASSIS

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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C10 WBS is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,947 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 C10 WBS, 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 34 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 C10 WBS registered?

C10 WBS is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C10 WBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 WBS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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