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J581 WBO

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,946 mi
Last recorded68,946 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 WBO
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 68,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 68,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 67,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,324 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,976 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,938 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 65,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,001 miles

corrosion starting rear of vehicle on subframe mountings

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,271 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 58,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,884 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,334 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,721 miles

N/S/F wing mirror lose †

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

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

chip in windscreen not in excess of 10cm

Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,328 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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J581 WBO is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 J581 WBO, 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 J581 WBO?

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What year was J581 WBO registered?

J581 WBO is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J581 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J581 WBO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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