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J980 MLT

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 MLT
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake slight imbalnace 200kg n/s/f 150kg o/s/f

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,669 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,209 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

o/s/f section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs slightly pitted

o/s/f section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,596 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,546 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,930 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,260 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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J980 MLT is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J980 MLT, 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 J980 MLT registered?

J980 MLT is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J980 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J980 MLT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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