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J276 VOC

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,631 mi
Last recorded47,631 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ276 VOC
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,052 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 47,052 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

substantial corrosion thoughout metal structure and components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,597 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 46,072 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 46,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak coolent leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,768 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J276 VOC is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J276 VOC, 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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J276 VOC is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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