GBH392WMR
TVR 290 S
1990 · BLACK · PETROL · 97,159 mi
● Tax: SORN● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-05● ULEZ Non-Compliant
MOT History — 22 tests · 15 passed · 7 failed
PASS6 July 2026
97,159 mi- ADVISORYSteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL28 April 2026
97,129 mi- MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOROffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MAJORNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORYSteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MINORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASS1 May 2025
96,889 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORYSteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
PASS9 April 2024
96,428 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASS4 April 2023
95,825 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAIL4 April 2023
95,825 mi- PRSOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASS25 April 2022
95,092 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASS6 April 2021
94,735 mi- MINORNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MINOROffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
FAIL1 April 2021
94,735 mi- MAJORHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJORHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MINORNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MINOROffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASS8 July 2019
93,979 miFAIL3 July 2019
93,978 mi- MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
FAIL25 May 2017
93,960 mi- FAILOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis tube (6.1.B.2)
PASS23 May 2016
92,592 miPASS26 May 2015
90,842 miPASS23 May 2014
88,115 miPASS17 May 2013
84,457 mi- USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS30 May 2012
83,524 mi- USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL26 May 2012
83,524 mi- FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FAILRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS22 May 2010
82,224 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASS29 August 2007
79,965 miPASS24 March 2006
77,987 miFAIL16 March 2006
77,977 mi- FAILRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FAILNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAILNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FAILfront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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