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J33 TVR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 74,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 73,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,111 miles

Surface corrosion on chassis.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,490 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges of the tread nearside worn to min limit

rear fog lamps dim

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,345 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,965 miles

fuel tank seal deteriorated

lower column bush worn

Fail 5 May 2009 63,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank seal deteriorated

lower column bush worn

Pass 8 May 2008 62,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 60,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 59,838 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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J33 TVR 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 95%.

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 J33 TVR, 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 J33 TVR registered?

J33 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J33 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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