MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some rust on under side
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some rust on under side
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L493 BDV is a 1993 Tvr 290 S in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 L493 BDV, 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.
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What year was L493 BDV registered?
L493 BDV is a 1993 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L493 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L493 BDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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