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E841 UKP

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 UKP
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 86,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis inner and outer bars

nail in rear tyres

oil leak

play in rear drive shaft joints

rear tyres perished

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 22 May 2009 86,124 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis inner and outer bars

nail in rear tyres

oil leak

play in rear drive shaft joints

rear tyres perished

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 86,117 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level low

corrosion to outer inner chassis bars

heavy corrosion to various area of chassis round mounting poiunts

n/s outer side light not working

rear tyres perished

seat belt slightly frayed

steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,037 miles

nearside front body cracked by bulkhead but not structual

seat belts retract but getting weak

vehicle smells of fuel but cant see leak

vehicle wiring runs very close to exhaust manifolds

Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,032 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front body cracked by bulkhead but not structual

seat belts retract but getting weak

vehicle smells of fuel but cant see leak

vehicle wiring runs very close to exhaust manifolds

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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E841 UKP is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E841 UKP, 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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E841 UKP is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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