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J794 JSB

1992 Tvr 290 S

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 JSB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,062 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack gaiter showing slight damage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,657 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust low

Pass 14 Jun 2014 76,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,312 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

U/j resealed & greased. etc.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 76,306 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,903 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,699 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,699 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 23 Aug 2008 75,671 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,372 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J794 JSB is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J794 JSB, 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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J794 JSB is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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