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A118 FLW

1983 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,487 mi
Last recorded51,487 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA118 FLW
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,487 miles

Lower steering column lower bush worn but not a reason for refusal

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired with sealer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired with sealer (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,430 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 51,430 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,425 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 51,425 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A118 FLW is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 A118 FLW, 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 43 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A118 FLW registered?

A118 FLW is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A118 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A118 FLW shows 5 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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