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F666 YOV

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 4498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,365 mi
Last recorded37,365 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF666 YOV
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 37,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 37,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 36,726 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 36,611 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 36,039 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 36,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,594 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 35,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 34,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 33,958 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belts require adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,789 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,973 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

power steering belt loose

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 30,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,144 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,341 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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F666 YOV is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 4,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,818 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 F666 YOV, 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 37 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F666 YOV is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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