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J212 WJW

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,239 mi
Last recorded43,239 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 WJW
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,239 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,862 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in stearing coloumn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,620 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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J212 WJW is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J212 WJW, 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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What year was J212 WJW registered?

J212 WJW is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J212 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J212 WJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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