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A418 XLG

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,685 mi
Last recorded28,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA418 XLG
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,685 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,179 miles

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,674 miles

Oil leak

Slight gear oil leak.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 26,479 miles

Oil leak

Slight gear oil leak.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 23 May 2007 26,470 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight gearoil leak,

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,478 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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A418 XLG is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 A418 XLG, 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 43 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A418 XLG registered?

A418 XLG is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A418 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A418 XLG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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