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J432 LLH

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,841 mi
Last recorded28,841 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ432 LLH
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,841 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 28,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,234 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 20,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 18,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,059 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 18,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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J432 LLH is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J432 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.

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What year was J432 LLH registered?

J432 LLH is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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