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J252 JBV

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,218 mi
Last recorded36,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 JBV
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 35,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 35,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,911 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,027 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 34,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,935 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,336 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,783 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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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J252 JBV is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J252 JBV, 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 J252 JBV registered?

J252 JBV is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 September 1991.

Is J252 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J252 JBV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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