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J407 SEB

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 SEB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 71,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 69,988 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 69,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 69,528 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 69,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 67,390 miles

o/s/r brake back plate damp

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 59,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,936 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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J407 SEB is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J407 SEB, 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 J407 SEB registered?

J407 SEB is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J407 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J407 SEB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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