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F149 TWP

1989 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,515 mi
Last recorded69,515 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Tvr 290 S58,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 TWP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,515 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,511 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis has heavy surface corrosion

most rubber bushes in poor condition but have no excessive movement

Pass 9 Jul 2005 69,500 miles

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

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

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

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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F149 TWP is a 1989 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F149 TWP, 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 F149 TWP registered?

F149 TWP is a 1989 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F149 TWP safe to buy?

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