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MWJ 647W

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,323 mi
Last recorded45,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 647W
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,323 miles

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 11 May 2021 44,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,529 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,757 miles

play in lower steering column bush

Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,757 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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MWJ 647W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MWJ 647W, 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.

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What year was MWJ 647W registered?

MWJ 647W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is MWJ 647W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWJ 647W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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