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J979 MLT

1992 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,417 mi
Last recorded32,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 MLT
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,417 miles

grease weeping from rear hub seals not on brakes yet

Pass 1 Jul 2023 32,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,605 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 31,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,225 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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J979 MLT is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J979 MLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J979 MLT registered?

J979 MLT is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J979 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J979 MLT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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