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E908 FUY

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,399 mi
Last recorded41,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 FUY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,399 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2015 41,398 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,326 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 41,325 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,308 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine overheated while at idle

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract and slight fluffing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak †slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings †o/s rear brake disc pitted and corroded †o/s fuel tank corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,630 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2005 37,397 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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E908 FUY is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E908 FUY, 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 E908 FUY registered?

E908 FUY is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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