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J650 OPL

1992 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,846 mi
Last recorded44,846 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 OPL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2025 44,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,731 miles

steering rack track rods worn

Fail 24 Apr 2023 44,731 miles

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

steering rack track rods worn

Pass 14 Feb 2022 44,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 44,729 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 44,724 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,528 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank subframe badly corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 dampers (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and bottom bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust to parts of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 44,528 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank subframe badly corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 dampers (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and bottom bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust to parts of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,465 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,875 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 20,428 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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J650 OPL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J650 OPL, 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 J650 OPL registered?

J650 OPL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J650 OPL safe to buy?

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