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A13 PSW

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,813 mi
Last recorded49,813 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PSW
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,042 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 48,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 11 Feb 2021 46,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 46,862 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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A13 PSW is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1988 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 54,621 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 A13 PSW, 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 38 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A13 PSW?

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What year was A13 PSW registered?

A13 PSW is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A13 PSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 PSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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