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A135 TAS

1984 Tvr Tasmin

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Tvr Tasmin62,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 TAS
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,363 miles

N/s parking brake reading lower than o/s

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,005 miles

Light binding at n/s rear brake

Fail 29 Jul 2016 81,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light binding at n/s rear brake

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,812 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,287 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,596 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,591 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,615 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 77,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Tvr Tasmin?

Based on 6,420 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 216
parking brake recording little or no effort 173
Headlamp aim too low 156
brake binding 143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
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A135 TAS is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 62,143 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 Tasmin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A135 TAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tasmin typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A135 TAS registered?

A135 TAS is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A135 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A135 TAS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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