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J478 YUG

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,572 mi
Last recorded44,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 YUG
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 44,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J478 YUG is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J478 YUG, 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 J478 YUG registered?

J478 YUG is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J478 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J478 YUG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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