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M950 KTA

1995 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM950 KTA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,989 miles

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension parts

Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,988 miles

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

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake hoses corroded

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension parts

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,855 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 76,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

metal ferrules corroded on all flexi brake hoses

Pass 12 Aug 2006 75,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 75,221 miles

both rear lights have minor light faults

n/s/f washer jet poor output.

rear exhaust mounting weak.

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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M950 KTA is a 1995 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M950 KTA, 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 M950 KTA registered?

M950 KTA is a 1995 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M950 KTA safe to buy?

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