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K296 VPJ

1992 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,519 mi
Last recorded70,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Tvr 290 S54,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 VPJ
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 70,420 miles

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,507 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,015 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 67,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,827 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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K296 VPJ is a 1992 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K296 VPJ, 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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How do I check the history of K296 VPJ?

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What year was K296 VPJ registered?

K296 VPJ is a 1992 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K296 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K296 VPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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