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A40 WDG

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,943 mi
Last recorded15,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 WDG
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 15,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small split on o/s front outrigger to body mount

Fail 18 May 2026 15,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small split on o/s front outrigger to body mount

Pass 1 May 2025 14,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 14,562 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 12,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 12,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 11,335 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 10,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 8,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 6,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 4,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,757 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,203 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 95,812 miles

play in both rear hubs/drive shafts(borderline)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column universal couplings

Fail 5 May 2009 95,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both rear hubs/drive shafts(borderline)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering column universal couplings

Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,740 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 95,740 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 95,556 miles

unable to jack rear of car

Pass 16 Sep 2005 95,337 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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A40 WDG is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A40 WDG, 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 A40 WDG registered?

A40 WDG is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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