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J171 UPA

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 UPA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,659 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 80,400 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,867 miles

n/s and o/s space frame bars corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 77,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s and o/s space frame bars corroded

Pass 6 May 2020 77,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 75,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,988 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arce split

Pass 5 May 2015 72,757 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 72,757 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 72,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 71,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 71,553 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,017 miles

advise slight play in lower steering coloum bush

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,333 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,558 miles

slight play lower column bush

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,522 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 66,506 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,264 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 65,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J171 UPA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J171 UPA, 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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J171 UPA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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