1988 TVR 2.8L Petrol · E386 JLN
1988 TVR (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 43,569 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E386 JLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
- 43,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E386 JLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Tvr Unknown (E386 JLN) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
E386 JLN Mileage History
- 28/04/202243,302 mi
- 28/04/202243,302 mi
- 09/05/202343,508 mi+206 mi
- 11/06/202543,562 mi+54 mi
- 14/06/202543,569 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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