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J101 CGO

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,196 mi
Last recorded53,196 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 CGO
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 53,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,737 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,695 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,695 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,399 miles

Steering column lower bearing has slight play.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,289 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,289 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,282 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

RUST ON CHASSIS

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,049 miles

REAR FUEL PIPE PERISHED

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,814 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WATER LEAK IN BOOT

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear fuel tank to fuel pump hose perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,143 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 49,224 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 49,224 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,083 miles

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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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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