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TVR 290 S

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 2,933 cc

H487 AMAMOT history

H487 AMA is a red petrol TVR 290 S first used on 3 May 1991. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,689 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
72 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H487 AMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
290 S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,933 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
3 May 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H487 AMA was last recorded at 40,689 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,679 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
72 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,689 miles
  • 2025 – 40,679 miles
  • 2024 – 40,463 miles
  • 2023 – 40,090 miles
  • 2022 – 40,072 miles
  • 2021 – 40,049 miles
  • 2020 – 39,979 miles
  • 2019 – 39,979 miles
  • 2018 – 39,979 miles
  • 2017 – 39,979 miles
  • 2016 – 39,979 miles
  • 2015 – 39,979 miles
  • 2014 – 39,979 miles
  • 2013 – 39,979 miles
  • 2012 – 39,972 miles
  • 2011 – 39,924 miles
  • 2010 – 39,848 miles
  • 2009 – 39,771 miles
  • 2008 – 39,608 miles
  • 2007 – 39,493 miles
  • 2006 – 39,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,689 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,689 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    452879425389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass40,679 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    228809897476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    592620003834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,463 miles (+373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    525433942175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass40,090 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    644936481809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,072 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,072 miles
    Test number
    280625488665
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass40,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    818375349592
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))

  8. Fail40,061 miles (+12)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    271648698371
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass40,049 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    627752395804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    454267371469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    674231701649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    360788869010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    927743331982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    442038256435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    899494571853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    598610884216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,979 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    988253073218
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  18. Pass39,972 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,972 miles
    Test number
    615177172283
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass39,924 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    787589221216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,848 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    124347500206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass39,771 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,771 miles
    Test number
    903460419280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,608 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,608 miles
    Test number
    410692718264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,493 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    611865207271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,277 miles
    Test number
    322656206264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H487 AMA

Does H487 AMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H487 AMA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on H487 AMA?
The MOT on H487 AMA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H487 AMA done?
H487 AMA was recorded at 40,689 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 72 miles a year.
Has H487 AMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H487 AMA has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on H487 AMA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H487 AMA find?
H487 AMA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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