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B381 VYC

1984 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Tvr Tasmin62,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 VYC
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 52,526 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn u.j seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn u.j seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hazard lights slow to operate on all four corners of vehicle possible fault on OS

Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hazard lights slow to operate on all four corners of vehicle possible fault on OS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,119 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,857 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 48,843 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 48,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,671 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 48,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

both front tyres at 1.6 mm

diff oil leak present

new exaust system fitted but joints slightly loose and running too close to body

park brake light on

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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B381 VYC is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B381 VYC, 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 B381 VYC registered?

B381 VYC is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B381 VYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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