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J144 KLX

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 KLX
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 72,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,662 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,145 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery warning light on

bonnet hinges corroded

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

servo pipe cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,902 miles

battery warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,572 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 60,070 miles

n/s/r inner arch splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 59,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J144 KLX is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J144 KLX, 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 J144 KLX registered?

J144 KLX is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J144 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J144 KLX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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