MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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2 oil leaks from rear axle
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both seat belts are very slow to retract
front body work shows signs of possible tyre fouling but does have clearance on lock to lock checks
slight play on rear drive shafts an the rear hubs
2 oil leaks from rear axle
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both seat belts are very slow to retract
front body work shows signs of possible tyre fouling but does have clearance on lock to lock checks
slight play on rear drive shafts an the rear hubs
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracking in tread areas
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all tyres cracking in treads
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Tvr Tasmin?
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E742 ELY is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 E742 ELY, 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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E742 ELY is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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