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J12 TVR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,521 mi
Last recorded56,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,494 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,539 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,205 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,885 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2005 51,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J12 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 TVR, 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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What year was J12 TVR registered?

J12 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J12 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 TVR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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