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J770 CNW

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,439 mi
Last recorded32,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 CNW
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 32,439 miles

Front wheel bearings have play

Surface corrosion to chassis outriggers

Pass 17 Feb 2025 30,258 miles

Both front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,928 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 25,507 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 23,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,392 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 21,392 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to chassis and rear wishbones.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 18,115 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 14,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis area

Fail 23 Feb 2017 14,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis area

Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,387 miles

Centre exhaust mountings perishing

Chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column lower support has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 12,372 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 12,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 11,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,253 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 8,253 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel hose perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,046 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 6,782 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 6,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,996 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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J770 CNW is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,947cc 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 J770 CNW, 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 J770 CNW registered?

J770 CNW is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J770 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J770 CNW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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