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A565 PYA

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA565 PYA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,371 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,452 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 53,451 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,242 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low but combined effort passes

Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,188 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low but combined effort passes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,200 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 46,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,632 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,063 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight fraying on o/s front outer seat belt.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 36,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Hand brake n/s low reading.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack is power asisted no pipes or pump.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,471 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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A565 PYA is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A565 PYA, 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 A565 PYA registered?

A565 PYA is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 21 October 1983.

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