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E298 XUA

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 XUA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 64,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,250 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 62,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,796 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,600 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 61,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

offside front bottom ball joint locking nuts not lock off

Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,392 miles

O/S rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Outer Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E298 XUA is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Brown 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 E298 XUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E298 XUA registered?

E298 XUA is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E298 XUA safe to buy?

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