1990 TVR 290 S 2.9L Petrol · H97 FLX
1990 TVR 290 S (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 110,724 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR 290 S
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H97 FLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 110,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H97 FLX Mileage History
- 23/08/2024110,614 mi
- 23/08/2024110,616 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2025110,625 mi+9 mi
- 29/07/2025110,629 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/2026110,724 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H97 FLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Tvr 290 S (H97 FLX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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