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A17 VRX

1990 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3943cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr Tasmin55,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VRX
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,943cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,666 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,908 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 69,908 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe insecure cross tank pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached securing bolts all loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis outriggers and suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,627 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 69,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 68,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rack gaiter twisted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,895 miles

reverse lights inop.

Fail 1 May 2014 67,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

reverse lights inop.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,662 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 66,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe from filter starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,980 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 61,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,007 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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A17 VRX is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 A17 VRX, 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 36 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 VRX registered?

A17 VRX is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is A17 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VRX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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