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J519 LLW

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,184 mi
Last recorded57,184 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 LLW
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,885 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,780 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 50,743 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 43,033 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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J519 LLW is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J519 LLW, 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

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What year was J519 LLW registered?

J519 LLW is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J519 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J519 LLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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