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G856 BLP

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,376 mi
Last recorded59,376 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 BLP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,263 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 59,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 58,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,695 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 57,399 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 57,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,565 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,565 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,006 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

o/s rear inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,417 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

some play in steering wheel

fuel filter has signs of leak,cleaned off,ok at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,615 miles

centre exhaust silencer splits.not excessively noisey at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre exhaust silencer splits.not excessively noisey at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,753 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 52,723 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G856 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G856 BLP, 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 G856 BLP registered?

G856 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G856 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G856 BLP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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