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J275 NLN

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 NLN
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,106 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,085 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber pipe perished ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,887 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,482 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,699 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 76,198 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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J275 NLN is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J275 NLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J275 NLN registered?

J275 NLN is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J275 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J275 NLN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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