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L705 ARU

1993 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,474 mi
Last recorded83,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr 290 S55,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 ARU
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,474 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 83,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,795 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,954 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 77,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,293 miles

N/s/r brake disc corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,213 miles

Front tyres sidewalls deteriorated/perishing.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

New coolant resevoir bottle and cap required...not holding pressure.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre cut on sidewall.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,250 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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L705 ARU is a 1993 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L705 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L705 ARU registered?

L705 ARU is a 1993 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L705 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L705 ARU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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