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TVR 54C

1993 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr 290 S55,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 54C
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 45,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,365 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,267 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,022 miles

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,329 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,836 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TVR 54C is a 1993 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TVR 54C, 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 TVR 54C registered?

TVR 54C is a 1993 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is TVR 54C safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 54C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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