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65,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front indicator Lenz damaged no sharp edge
chassis coated in grease
engine has a slight oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both front lens cracked (no white light showing ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
all underneath (chassis has grease all over bottom part ) inspection limited
petrol cap seal perished
under bonnet near n/s/f inner wheel arch has a wire exposed
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in grease. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
engine over heated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision drivers receiver (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
engine over heated
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
BOTH HD LAMP UNITS DETERIATED
REAR CHASSIS, AND REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
front no. plate slightly deteriated
SLIGHT DETERATION FRONT HD LAMPS
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY & ROUGHNES OF LOWER STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BEARING
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY & ROUGHNES OF LOWER STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BEARING
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK MECHANISM ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP STAYING ON WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED OFF
How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?
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J230 GTR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J230 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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J230 GTR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 5 August 1991.
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