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A783 DUY

1983 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA783 DUY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,439 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2010 69,529 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2010 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,513 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,931 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 57,928 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,323 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,577 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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A783 DUY is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc 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 A783 DUY, 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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A783 DUY is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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