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J818 SPJ

1992 Tvr 290 S

Purple Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,034 mi
Last recorded57,034 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 SPJ
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door incomplete

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,088 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heavy surface rust to most of chassis

repairs to n/s front chassis

Fail 29 Jan 2016 55,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and n/s manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavy surface rust to most of chassis

repairs to n/s front chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2015 54,980 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion on under side of body.

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

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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J818 SPJ is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Purple with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J818 SPJ, 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 J818 SPJ registered?

J818 SPJ is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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