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H835 BKN

1990 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH835 BKN
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,084 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,307 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,142 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,182 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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H835 BKN is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H835 BKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H835 BKN registered?

H835 BKN is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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