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J106 CGO

1991 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 CGO
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,863 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,842 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,255 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,817 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,534 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords

Oil leak All around engine block ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,176 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 58,264 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 55,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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J106 CGO is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J106 CGO, 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 35 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 J106 CGO registered?

J106 CGO is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is J106 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J106 CGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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