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H487 AMA

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,689 mi
Last recorded40,689 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 AMA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 40,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,463 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 40,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 40,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,061 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 40,061 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 40,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,979 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,979 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,979 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,972 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,277 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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H487 AMA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 H487 AMA, 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 H487 AMA registered?

H487 AMA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H487 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H487 AMA shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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