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E200 VEC

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Grey Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 VEC
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,732 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose to shock absorber mount/hub (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose to shock absorber/hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,712 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 72,712 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,696 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

washers poor

Pass 13 May 2011 71,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine has oil leak present

front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

transmission has oil leak present

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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E200 VEC is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Grey with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E200 VEC, 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 E200 VEC registered?

E200 VEC is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E200 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E200 VEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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