MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,196 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported Footwell (1.9.2a)
Oil leak ()
Brake peddle rubber worn
Engine oil leak
Exhaust rubbers weak & perished
Near side & front indicators cracked but still functioning
Near side & off side front seat belts low to retract
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play found in steering U,J in engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake peddle rubber worn
Engine oil leak
Exhaust rubbers weak & perished
Near side & front indicators cracked but still functioning
Near side & off side front seat belts low to retract
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Play found in steering U,J in engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering column lower bearing has slight play.
All suspension components have heavy corrosion, but not affecting operation.
Entire chassis has heavy surface corrosion, but not considered dangerous.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All suspension components have heavy corrosion, but not affecting operation.
Entire chassis has heavy surface corrosion, but not considered dangerous.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ALL TYRES PERISHED
RUST ON CHASSIS
WIPER BLADES POOR
REAR FUEL PIPE PERISHED
WIPER BLADES POOR
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front wiper blades split.
Rear fuel pipe perished.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
WATER LEAK IN BOOT
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
WATER LEAK IN BOOT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear fuel tank to fuel pump hose perishing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
All tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J101 CGO is a 1991 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 63.2%.
Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J101 CGO, 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 35 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J101 CGO is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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