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TVR 653X

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,084 mi
Last recorded91,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 653X
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,995 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,778 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 90,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,960 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,255 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,994 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Slight play detected at top of steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,199 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,435 miles

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

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 653X is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,909 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 653X, 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 36 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVR 653X?

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What year was TVR 653X registered?

TVR 653X is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is TVR 653X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 653X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVR 653X have outstanding finance?

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