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400 SE

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 SE
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 75,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 73,662 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 73,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,409 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 72,409 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,426 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,347 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2007 70,761 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2006 70,208 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 70,208 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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400 SE is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,818 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 400 SE, 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 37 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 400 SE registered?

400 SE is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is 400 SE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 SE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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