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H284 DKP

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,754 mi
Last recorded90,754 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 DKP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 90,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,827 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,687 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

fuel tank damp

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 76,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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H284 DKP is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 H284 DKP, 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 35 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H284 DKP registered?

H284 DKP is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H284 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H284 DKP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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