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J120 WJM

1992 Tvr 290 S

Brown Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,895 mi
Last recorded103,895 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 WJM
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,683 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules on both front brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 103,666 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules on both front brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 103,520 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 102,375 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 100,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,831 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

battery lamp on

mil lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,838 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 98,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,289 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,215 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tubular chassis starting to rust

Fail 3 Apr 2007 84,215 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tubular chassis starting to rust

Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,034 miles

Same advises as test number 610434596020.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 80,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both steering rack boots cracking.

Chip in windscreen.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear shock absorbers damp.

Steering has slight play in lower universal joints.

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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J120 WJM is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Brown with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1992 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,947 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 J120 WJM, 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 34 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J120 WJM is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 17 July 1992.

Is J120 WJM safe to buy?

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