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C9 DEG

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 DEG
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 21 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,904 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2018 69,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 69,437 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 18 May 2017 69,436 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,184 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C9 DEG is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C9 DEG, 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.

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C9 DEG is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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