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K429 RLE

1993 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Tvr 290 S55,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 RLE
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,311 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

both front indicator lens damaged

nearside wing mirror insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 54,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 52,394 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 52,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K429 RLE is a 1993 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K429 RLE, 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 K429 RLE?

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What year was K429 RLE registered?

K429 RLE is a 1993 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 16 February 1993.

Is K429 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K429 RLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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