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J433 LLH

1991 Tvr 290 S

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,595 mi
Last recorded61,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ433 LLH
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,595 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 61,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 59,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,442 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 56,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 49,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front track control line has slight play

Fail 21 May 2010 49,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front track control line has slight play

Pass 15 May 2009 47,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade end split

Fail 15 May 2009 47,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade end split

Pass 30 May 2008 45,978 miles

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

Nearside front wiper slightly split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,642 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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J433 LLH is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J433 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 J433 LLH registered?

J433 LLH is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J433 LLH safe to buy?

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