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ODG 579W

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODG 579W
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,985 miles

near side head stays up

Fail 2 Aug 2008 86,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2008 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever stiff

n/s and o/s rear exhaust mountings loose

slight play n/s rear suspention

smell of petrol but no leaks evident

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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ODG 579W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 ODG 579W, 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 ODG 579W?

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What year was ODG 579W registered?

ODG 579W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is ODG 579W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODG 579W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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