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J444 TVR

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,997 mi
Last recorded105,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,997 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 101,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,562 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 100,562 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,796 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,150 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,878 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 76,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,145 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,070 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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J444 TVR is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J444 TVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J444 TVR?

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What year was J444 TVR registered?

J444 TVR is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 4 January 1992.

Is J444 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 TVR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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