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J237 MTL

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,890 mi
Last recorded24,890 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 MTL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 24,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 24,615 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 24,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 24,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,599 miles

front springs weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and has a loose baffle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 24,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 24,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,610 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 24,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,560 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 24,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,281 miles

n/s/f indecator lens chipped

some play in steering arm and ujs

Pass 17 May 2011 24,163 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 24,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 24,082 miles

play in o/s/f steering arm joint

Pass 7 May 2009 23,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,586 miles

emissions on limit

some play in steering and ball joints

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,072 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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J237 MTL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 J237 MTL, 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 J237 MTL registered?

J237 MTL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J237 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J237 MTL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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