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J554 TBF

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,209 mi
Last recorded2,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 TBF
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 2,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 2,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 78,312 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,299 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 78,299 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,186 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 78,186 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,021 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,876 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,876 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J554 TBF is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,947 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 J554 TBF, 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 34 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J554 TBF?

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What year was J554 TBF registered?

J554 TBF is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 26 February 1992.

Is J554 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J554 TBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J554 TBF have outstanding finance?

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