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J138 WHB

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,469 mi
Last recorded61,469 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 WHB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,837 miles

Chassis has been waxed

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,154 miles

The hanbrake effort on the n/s is much lower than the o/s.

The underside has been painted in areas

Wiring loom on the n/s/f chassis starting to chaff

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,732 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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J138 WHB is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J138 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J138 WHB registered?

J138 WHB is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J138 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 WHB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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