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AFV 900Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 900Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,974 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,654 miles

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,645 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,378 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings slight play in o\s\rear top joint

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front wheel bearings slight play in o\s\rear top joint

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 62,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 62,303 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2006 62,303 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 51,751 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 51,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise lock wire missing from diff

advise play in rack

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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AFV 900Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AFV 900Y, 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 AFV 900Y registered?

AFV 900Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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