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J552 EUB

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 EUB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,698 miles

ALL brake discs corroding/rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front (2.4.G.1)

both steering joints corroding

chassis corroding in places

Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

ALL brake discs corroding/rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front (2.4.G.1)

both steering joints corroding

chassis corroding in places

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear chassis outriggers corroded

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 86,542 miles

corrosion to rear suspension arms (no holes found)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,084 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,609 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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J552 EUB is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J552 EUB, 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 J552 EUB registered?

J552 EUB is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 13 August 1991.

Is J552 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J552 EUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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