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K350 SLD

1993 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,383 mi
Last recorded46,383 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr 290 S55,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK350 SLD
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 46,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front shock bushes slightly perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front shock bushes slightly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2020 46,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front shock bushes slightly perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front shock bushes slightly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,296 miles

all coil springs corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,087 miles

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,311 miles

front brake pipes cable tied to chassis rubbing slightly in places

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,719 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K350 SLD is a 1993 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 55,238 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 K350 SLD, 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 33 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K350 SLD?

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What year was K350 SLD registered?

K350 SLD is a 1993 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is K350 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K350 SLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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