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BTJ 290X

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTJ 290X
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,290 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 83,285 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,891 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 81,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 81,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,970 miles

N/S rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in O/S front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Dec 2008 82,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 80,641 miles

Both headlamp light paterns slightly diffused

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,641 miles

Both headlamp light paterns slightly diffused

Slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 29 Dec 2006 80,089 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 80,089 miles

Both front trailing arms inner bushes starting to deteriate

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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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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BTJ 290X is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 6 October 1981.

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