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K7 VBS

1992 Tvr 290 S

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VBS
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,654 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 63,654 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 63,109 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy no visible leaks

Pass 29 May 2018 57,996 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2018 57,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 57,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,194 miles

o/s hand brake effort could be improved

water leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,593 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 55,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 54,914 miles

Offside front has no suspenion movement

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 54,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,269 miles

STORED CAR

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,588 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 53,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres starting to wear on edges slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 52,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 52,607 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2007 51,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

tubular chassis high corrosion

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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K7 VBS is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K7 VBS, 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 K7 VBS registered?

K7 VBS is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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