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E409 AJN

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

22,540 mi
Last recorded22,540 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 AJN
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 22,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 22,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 20,510 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 19,259 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 18,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,420 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 18,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 18,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 15,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 11,028 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,306 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 4,494 miles

nearside front (spotlight very loose)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 4,494 miles

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

nearside front (spotlight very loose)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 4,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play UJ situated under the exhaust manifold (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front spotlight very loose

Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,184 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 3,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Residue on fuel filter,does not appear to be fuel

Pass 26 Jul 2013 2,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 1,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 1,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,268 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 99,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,580 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,699 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 92,699 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2008 89,701 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear pads wearing uneven.

Pass 14 May 2007 87,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,760 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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E409 AJN is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E409 AJN, 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 E409 AJN registered?

E409 AJN is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E409 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E409 AJN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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