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H5 EAC

1991 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 4441cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Tvr Tasmin42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EAC
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,441cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,389 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,262 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 46,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

breather pipe rubbing on propshaft

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,489 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,877 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,564 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,624 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 38,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,698 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 36,687 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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H5 EAC is a 1991 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 4,441cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 42,564 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 H5 EAC, 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 35 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H5 EAC registered?

H5 EAC is a 1991 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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