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VPE 442X

1981 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,095 mi
Last recorded34,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 442X
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,095 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle very noisey suspect diff

Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle very noisey suspect diff

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,754 miles

offside front wheel slight binding

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,472 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,470 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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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VPE 442X is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPE 442X, 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 VPE 442X registered?

VPE 442X is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 23 November 1981.

Is VPE 442X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 442X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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