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A3 SOE

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,419 mi
Last recorded41,419 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SOE
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 39,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering joint off the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,239 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 37,234 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2011 35,783 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 35,779 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A3 SOE is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,706 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 A3 SOE, 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 39 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 SOE registered?

A3 SOE is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is A3 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SOE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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