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DUI 2231

1984 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,214 mi
Last recorded25,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Tvr Tasmin62,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 2231
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 25,214 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,190 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,924 miles

Battery secured by bunji strap

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,871 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake lever travel slighly long

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,549 miles

handbrake lever travel slighly long

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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DUI 2231 is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 62,143 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 DUI 2231, 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 42 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUI 2231 registered?

DUI 2231 is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 30 October 1984.

Is DUI 2231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUI 2231 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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