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J765 OEL

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,589 mi
Last recorded24,589 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 OEL
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 24,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 23,749 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 23,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 22,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 21,841 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os/ns chassis outer rails rusty

osr/nsr chassis out riggers rusty

play lower steering column bush

wireing position nsf inner arch

Fail 26 Jun 2014 18,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os/ns chassis outer rails rusty

osr/nsr chassis out riggers rusty

play lower steering column bush

wireing position nsf inner arch

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,650 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os/ns chassis outer rails rusty

security of wireing nsf inner arch

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os/ns chassis outer rails rusty

security of wireing nsf inner arch

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front suspension has surface rust

Fail 27 May 2011 18,546 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 18,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,353 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 18,353 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 17,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 117,007 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 116,994 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J765 OEL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J765 OEL, 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 J765 OEL registered?

J765 OEL is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J765 OEL safe to buy?

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