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J36 JKN

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,056 mi
Last recorded11,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 JKN
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,056 miles

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 110,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,343 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Off side rear tail light slightly dim

Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,834 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jul 2007 103,895 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 103,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 100,579 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J36 JKN is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J36 JKN, 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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J36 JKN is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J36 JKN safe to buy?

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