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H322 FLA

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH322 FLA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly lagging

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all four tyres are more than ten years old

Fail 27 Apr 2022 45,623 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly lagging

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all four tyres are more than ten years old

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,561 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

water tempreture running hot

Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high image kicks up slightly to right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high image kicks up slightly to right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fog tell tale light dim

water tempreture running hot

Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,438 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s & o/s front brake hose ferruls coroding

n/s & o/s front brake hose ferruls coroding

n/s & o/s outer chassi light corosion

n/s wiper blade perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,424 miles

n/s & o/s front & rear chassi surface corosion

n/s & o/s rear radius arms coroding

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s front & rear chassi surface corosion

n/s & o/s rear radius arms coroding

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,257 miles

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

front & rear chassi coroding

n/s & o/s rear radius arms coroding

n/s wiper blade wearing

Pass 3 May 2014 45,232 miles

front & rear chassi coroding

Pass 4 May 2013 44,758 miles

n/s & o/s front & rear chassi light corosion

Pass 31 May 2011 44,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s a o/s outer chassi light corosion

n/s a o/s rear chassi light corosion

o/s front exhaust damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 43,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 42,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

battery light staying on

Pass 3 May 2007 41,722 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chassis corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroding

engine oil leak

signs of leakage from radiator

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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H322 FLA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H322 FLA, 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 H322 FLA registered?

H322 FLA is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H322 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H322 FLA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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