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H5 CPD

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,440 mi
Last recorded50,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CPD
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 50,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,950 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 444,470 miles

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,619 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s tubular chassis rail badly corroded

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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H5 CPD is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H5 CPD, 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.

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What year was H5 CPD registered?

H5 CPD is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H5 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 CPD shows 9 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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