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H940 AKK

1990 Tvr 290 S

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 AKK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,848 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,847 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,820 miles

Offside Front brake servo body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,717 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 767,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,717 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 76,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering colum bush

Pass 7 Nov 2008 75,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passenger seat not fitted

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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H940 AKK is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H940 AKK, 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 H940 AKK registered?

H940 AKK is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H940 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H940 AKK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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