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J605 KKL

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,524 mi
Last recorded28,524 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 KKL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 28,524 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 28,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 28,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,696 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,480 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 23,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,196 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,062 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 23,062 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 23,061 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 21,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,497 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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J605 KKL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J605 KKL, 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 J605 KKL registered?

J605 KKL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J605 KKL safe to buy?

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