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D833 ELM

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,282 mi
Last recorded33,282 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 ELM
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 32,840 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 32,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 32,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 31,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 31,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 31,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 30,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,851 miles

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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D833 ELM is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D833 ELM, 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 D833 ELM registered?

D833 ELM is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D833 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D833 ELM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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