CarVerify

Free Car Check

K38 PAP

1993 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,004 mi
Last recorded39,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 PAP
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 39,004 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

tubular steel chassis on this vehicle is extensively corroded ,this should be attended to as soon as possible as only a little more corrosion will result in failure.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,964 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Tvr Tasmin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K38 PAP is a 1993 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K38 PAP, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K38 PAP?

You can check the full history of K38 PAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K38 PAP registered?

K38 PAP is a 1993 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K38 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K38 PAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K38 PAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K38 PAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.