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FRN 109W

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

6,412 mi
Last recorded6,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 109W
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 6,412 miles

ADVISE O/S/CHASSIS CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A BODY MOUNT

Fail 6 Jun 2014 6,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chassis holed but not affecting strength of body mountings, braking or steering

Pass 8 Jun 2013 5,902 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 5,879 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,587 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,587 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front disc's slightly pitted

rear disc's slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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FRN 109W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1981 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 66,712 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 FRN 109W, 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 45 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 FRN 109W registered?

FRN 109W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is FRN 109W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 109W shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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