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A625 FBA

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Purple Petrol 2794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,006 mi
Last recorded25,006 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA625 FBA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 24,860 miles

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 23 Sep 2019 24,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 29 Jul 2014 24,856 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,485 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 24,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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A625 FBA is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Purple with a 2,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A625 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A625 FBA registered?

A625 FBA is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A625 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A625 FBA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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