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E781 XKJ

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE781 XKJ
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,905cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 46,034 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 46,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 45,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE *strong advisory* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 45,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 45,586 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 45,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe insecure (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,429 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

offside rear fuel hoses perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2020 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

offside rear fuel hoses perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,398 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 45,398 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,863 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,752 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,752 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,320 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 40,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E781 XKJ is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 54,621 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 E781 XKJ, 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 38 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 E781 XKJ registered?

E781 XKJ is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E781 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E781 XKJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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