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J957 FUY

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,603 mi
Last recorded97,603 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 FUY
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 96,744 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,950 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering column bottom bush slight movement

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement in steering column slide

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,233 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,717 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

travel in brake pedal

Fail 12 Aug 2014 92,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,729 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 90,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes wax oiled unable to fully inspect

Fail 29 Dec 2011 89,065 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,096 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

play in steering column

Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

play in steering column

Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,388 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 80,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slight fading

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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J957 FUY is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J957 FUY, 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 J957 FUY registered?

J957 FUY is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J957 FUY safe to buy?

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