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M518 RCW

1995 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,525 mi
Last recorded57,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 RCW
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 55,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,084 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 43,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,543 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 34,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,274 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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M518 RCW is a 1995 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%.

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 M518 RCW, 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 31 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 M518 RCW registered?

M518 RCW is a 1995 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M518 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M518 RCW 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.

Does M518 RCW have outstanding finance?

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