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A147 JLR

1984 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Tvr Tasmin62,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 JLR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,995 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2013

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,829 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 40,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 40,447 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A147 JLR is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A147 JLR, 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 A147 JLR registered?

A147 JLR is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A147 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A147 JLR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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