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J573 MBY

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,236 mi
Last recorded59,236 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ573 MBY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,143 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,044 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 59,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,122 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 58,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 57,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,825 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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J573 MBY is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J573 MBY, 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.

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What year was J573 MBY registered?

J573 MBY is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 2 June 1992.

Is J573 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J573 MBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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