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A350 TVR

1985 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,085 mi
Last recorded88,085 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Tvr Tasmin75,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA350 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,085 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,560 miles

Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and centre of outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing to pump (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipe from tank to filter perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,408 miles

lower column bush worn

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,878 miles

chassis getting scabby

oil leaks

slight play lower column bush

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,194 miles

slight binding of n/s front brake

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,950 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,327 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,662 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

exhaust chsffing sgsinst chassis in several places

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,662 miles

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

exhaust chsffing sgsinst chassis in several places

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,311 miles

n/s front corner of bumper loose

Fail 23 Aug 2011 82,311 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f bumper corner loose

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,050 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 82,039 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

rear disc pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 81,054 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 81,054 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,860 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

locking device on offside front,offside rear and nearside rear brake calipers missing

main beam switch worn

nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

locking device on offside front,offside rear and nearside rear brake calipers missing

main beam switch worn

nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,562 miles

slack in dip switch but lights do not go out when operated

slight movement in rear top suspension arms front bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 79,113 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 77,638 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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A350 TVR is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1985 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 75,908 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 A350 TVR, 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 41 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A350 TVR is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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