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D103 MEC

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 MEC
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 96,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,299 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm bolt loose rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,956 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 93,955 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 93,924 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 93,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 88,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D103 MEC is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D103 MEC, 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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What year was D103 MEC registered?

D103 MEC is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D103 MEC safe to buy?

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