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J120 VDA

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 VDA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2007 114,590 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 114,590 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 114,060 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 109,787 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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J120 VDA is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J120 VDA, 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 J120 VDA registered?

J120 VDA is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 22 January 1992.

Is J120 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J120 VDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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