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HFV 806W

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFV 806W
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 93,456 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 93,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,625 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 92,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,126 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 92,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2009 91,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 91,641 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2007 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 88,154 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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HFV 806W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HFV 806W, 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

How do I check the history of HFV 806W?

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What year was HFV 806W registered?

HFV 806W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is HFV 806W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFV 806W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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