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J146 WGM

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,003 mi
Last recorded69,003 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 WGM
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,003 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,418 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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J146 WGM is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J146 WGM, 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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What year was J146 WGM registered?

J146 WGM is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J146 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J146 WGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J146 WGM have outstanding finance?

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