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A8 UKK

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UKK
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 99,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,845 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,845 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,853 miles

slight movement in lower steering column bush

slight power steering leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,949 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,509 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2010 78,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake lever travel becoming excessive

vehicle chassis has general corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 76,089 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,986 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,113 miles

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

engine overheats when left slow running

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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A8 UKK is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,818 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 A8 UKK, 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 37 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 UKK registered?

A8 UKK is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is A8 UKK safe to buy?

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