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K460 VPK

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,519 mi
Last recorded56,519 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK460 VPK
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,128 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,799 miles

Lower steering column lower bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 53,502 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,581 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,580 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 51,015 miles

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

car is heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2013 50,499 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,963 miles

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

exhaust blow

exhaust center box cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 49,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 49,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,856 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2007

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,621 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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K460 VPK is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1992 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,947 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 K460 VPK, 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 34 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 K460 VPK registered?

K460 VPK is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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