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AAZ 4238

1982 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1982 Tvr Tasmin64,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 4238
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 8,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,592 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 80,483 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 8 May 2009 80,483 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,070 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,754 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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AAZ 4238 is a 1982 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,001 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 AAZ 4238, 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 44 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAZ 4238 registered?

AAZ 4238 is a 1982 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is AAZ 4238 safe to buy?

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