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H392 WMR

1990 Tvr 290 S

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,129 mi
Last recorded97,129 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH392 WMR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,735 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2017 93,960 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis tube (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 92,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 90,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 88,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 83,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H392 WMR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H392 WMR, 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 H392 WMR registered?

H392 WMR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H392 WMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H392 WMR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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