MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,501 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and g/box tail housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
main fuel pipes perished some slight chafing also rubber pump mount deteriorated fuel smell no leak visible
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S rear brake pads getting low
Slight play in O/S front wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
N/S rear brake pads getting low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight play in O/S front wheel bearing
Both headlamp light paterns slightly diffused
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Slight play in front suspension joints
Both headlamp light paterns slightly diffused
Slight play in front suspension joints
Both front trailing arms inner bushes starting to deteriate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Both front trailing arms inner bushes starting to deteriate
How Reliable is the Tvr Tasmin?
Based on 6,420 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.
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BTJ 290X is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 66,712 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 BTJ 290X, 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 45 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BTJ 290X registered?
BTJ 290X is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 6 October 1981.
Is BTJ 290X safe to buy?
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