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A188 PAE

1984 Tvr Tasmin

Gold Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,692 mi
Last recorded94,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Tvr Tasmin62,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 PAE
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 94,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,567 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres pereished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2017 94,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres pereished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,128 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,128 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,053 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,038 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all suspension bushes perrished

Fail 9 Jun 2009 90,315 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 89,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 89,022 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A188 PAE is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin in Gold with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A188 PAE, 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 A188 PAE registered?

A188 PAE is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A188 PAE safe to buy?

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