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E742 ELY

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 ELY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 80,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,934 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 79,934 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,801 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,497 miles

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?

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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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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