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D159 BCW

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,057 mi
Last recorded2,057 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 BCW
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 2,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 2,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 2,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 2,057 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 2,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 23 Jul 2014 2,056 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,517 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 1,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 1,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D159 BCW is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D159 BCW, 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 D159 BCW registered?

D159 BCW is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D159 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 BCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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