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L480 JDB

1994 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,311 mi
Last recorded25,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Tvr 290 S34,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 JDB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,311 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,311 miles

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,311 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,311 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,311 miles

slight play in steering u/j joint

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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L480 JDB is a 1994 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 34,942 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 L480 JDB, 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 32 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L480 JDB registered?

L480 JDB is a 1994 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L480 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 JDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L480 JDB have outstanding finance?

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