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J200 TVR

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,716 mi
Last recorded9,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 9,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake only just met requirement

Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,668 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 9,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake mater cylinder corroded

brake servo corroeded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 9,573 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,558 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 31 May 2016 9,554 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,546 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 9,441 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 9,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 8,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 8,922 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,984 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 7,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 7,549 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,397 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2005 2,451 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condtion/worn

both front brake hose ferrules are corroded

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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J200 TVR is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J200 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 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 J200 TVR registered?

J200 TVR is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J200 TVR safe to buy?

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