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L493 BDV

1993 Tvr 290 S

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Tvr 290 S55,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 BDV
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some rust on under side

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 56,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,284 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 56,284 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,458 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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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?

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