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C14 NOD

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,844 mi
Last recorded50,844 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 NOD
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 50,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 50,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 50,367 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Non mandatory MIL light on.

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 50,539 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation Excessive travel before front brakes commence operation. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected in operation by n/s/r indicator and reverse light. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Excessive travel before rear brakes commence operation. (1.2.1 (d))

Non mandatory MIL light on.

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,690 miles

heavy chassis corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,858 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,435 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,435 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,707 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 43,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C14 NOD is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C14 NOD, 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.

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What year was C14 NOD registered?

C14 NOD is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is C14 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 NOD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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