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J515 LLW

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 LLW
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 131,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 130,229 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 130,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,058 miles

Oil leak ()

chassic in poor condition corroded and rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2017 130,054 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

chassic in poor condition corroded and rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2015 129,602 miles

oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2015 129,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,093 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,784 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 126,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,449 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 123,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,011 miles

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

exhaust clamps missing

lower steering column bush worn

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 119,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust clamps missing

lower steering column bush worn

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 115,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 115,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 112,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 111,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 110,124 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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J515 LLW is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J515 LLW, 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 J515 LLW registered?

J515 LLW is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 October 1991.

Is J515 LLW safe to buy?

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