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J697 SEC

1991 Tvr 290 S

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,157 mi
Last recorded119,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 SEC
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,157 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot ins (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust box has split

Pass 1 Jul 2020 118,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,576 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,764 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 109,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 109,408 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 109,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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J697 SEC is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 J697 SEC, 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 35 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 J697 SEC registered?

J697 SEC is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J697 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J697 SEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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