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A13 WEG

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WEG
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,132 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,456 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 80,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

coolant leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 80,322 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,629 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 78,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 77,898 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 77,898 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2006 77,811 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system rubbing on rear drive shaft on suspension travel

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 WEG is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A13 WEG, 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 A13 WEG registered?

A13 WEG is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A13 WEG safe to buy?

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