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G593 DSJ

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,267 mi
Last recorded44,267 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG593 DSJ
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,267 miles

Front coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 44,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch, (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding both sides, (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall,

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front indicator lenses taped and repaired

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,000 miles

chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front indicator lenses taped and repaired

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2016 44,000 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chassis corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front indicator lenses taped and repaired

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,888 miles

chassis corroded

front indicator lenses taped and repaired

front wishbone bushes breaking up

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,394 miles

front tyres slightly perished

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,180 miles

front indicator lenses damaged

o/s/f tyre perished

both front and side chassis outriggers corroded

both front shock absorber bottom bushes breaking up

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,988 miles

both front and side chassis outriggers corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 41,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front and side chassis outriggers corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,957 miles

n/s chassis outriggers corroded

Fail 29 May 2010 40,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,324 miles

exhaust blow at downpipe area

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,461 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,363 miles

body structure around both rear seat belt mounts corroded

exhaust blow at downpipe area

steering column bottom bush worn to excess

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,374 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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G593 DSJ is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,909 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 G593 DSJ, 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 36 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 G593 DSJ registered?

G593 DSJ is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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