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RED 420

1987 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,298 mi
Last recorded27,298 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Tvr Tasmin59,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 420
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 27,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 24,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,190 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 23,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 22,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 20,835 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,072 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 17,072 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake efficiency met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

slight play offside front bush for steering rack clamp

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,722 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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RED 420 is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,706 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 RED 420, 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 39 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RED 420 registered?

RED 420 is a 1987 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is RED 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 420 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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