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G230 YLH

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Grey Petrol 3943cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 YLH
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,943cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,798 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 881,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 83,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak rear axle area

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight oil leak diff area in need of attention

Pass 30 May 2013 81,561 miles

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

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

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

oil leak rear diff area in need of attention soon very slight contamination to rear discs

Pass 24 May 2012 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 80,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,886 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,119 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 78,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,051 miles

Small b ind rear brakes attention soon.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,079 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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G230 YLH is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Grey with a 3,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G230 YLH, 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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What year was G230 YLH registered?

G230 YLH is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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