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TAZ 5648

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 5648
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,585 miles

hand brake on limit at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2020 67,585 miles

Front Brake performance not tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tack control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,796 miles

Nearside Front track control arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front track control arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2017 66,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front track control arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front track control arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,713 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,711 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front track control arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

general under body/chassis corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,235 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 66,220 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,770 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 63,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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TAZ 5648 is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TAZ 5648, 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

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What year was TAZ 5648 registered?

TAZ 5648 is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TAZ 5648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 5648 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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