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J489 AUJ

1991 Tvr 290 S

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,239 mi
Last recorded44,239 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 AUJ
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,239 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 44,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 44,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,239 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J489 AUJ is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J489 AUJ, 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 J489 AUJ registered?

J489 AUJ is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J489 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J489 AUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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