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J707 DYG

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ707 DYG
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 97,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,515 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,334 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,750 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 80,880 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 77,257 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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J707 DYG is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J707 DYG, 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 J707 DYG?

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What year was J707 DYG registered?

J707 DYG is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J707 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J707 DYG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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