MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
CO level high (see sheet)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
poor pattern both beadlights
o/s/f brake binding slightly
very slight wear to inner edge n/s/r tyre.
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J229 GTR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 J229 GTR, 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 J229 GTR registered?
J229 GTR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 11 September 1991.
Is J229 GTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for J229 GTR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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