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A988 BNU

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,929 mi
Last recorded12,929 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 BNU
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 12,929 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 12,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 11,194 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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A988 BNU is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A988 BNU, 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 A988 BNU registered?

A988 BNU is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A988 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A988 BNU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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