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K864 PLL

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,054 mi
Last recorded18,054 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK864 PLL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 18,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 17,437 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 17,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 17,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,922 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

front brake hose protection deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,910 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

chassis has surface corrosion

front brake hose protection deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,794 miles

underside undersealed.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 16,794 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder heavily corroded

Brake servo heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersea;led

Pass 4 May 2018 16,778 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,730 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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K864 PLL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K864 PLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K864 PLL?

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What year was K864 PLL registered?

K864 PLL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 16 September 1992.

Is K864 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K864 PLL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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