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H246 ELR

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 ELR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,056 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,056 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 45,056 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 45,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outriggers have light corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outriggers have light corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,845 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 44,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 44,591 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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H246 ELR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H246 ELR, 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 H246 ELR registered?

H246 ELR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H246 ELR safe to buy?

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