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A669 MBW

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 MBW
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,677 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,598 miles

customer informed re ball joints nuts said were lock tight used.....

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,921 miles

both front flex hoses reposistioned as to near track rod ends. battery secured.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 70,832 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A669 MBW is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A669 MBW, 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 A669 MBW registered?

A669 MBW is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 4 November 1983.

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