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J428 LLH

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,322 mi
Last recorded87,322 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 LLH
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,322 miles

Slight freeplay in lower steering colomn bush.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight freeplay in lower steering colomn bush.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,761 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,445 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,445 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 181,948 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 181,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight lateral movement noted to s/column

Wear noted to lower column bush.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,553 miles

Wrong expiry date entered.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,553 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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J428 LLH is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J428 LLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J428 LLH registered?

J428 LLH is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 9 October 1991.

Is J428 LLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J428 LLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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