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ONR 299W

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,034 mi
Last recorded3,034 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONR 299W
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 3,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,817 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 2,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 2,802 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 2,589 miles

wear in o/s and n/s steering rack ball joints

Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,040 miles

movement in offside front inner steering rack joint

movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2005 1,494 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 1,494 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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ONR 299W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ONR 299W, 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 ONR 299W registered?

ONR 299W is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is ONR 299W safe to buy?

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