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ASZ 3501

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,470 mi
Last recorded50,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 3501
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 49,999 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 49,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 48,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes have slight bind

Slight play in both rear propshaft outer UJ's

Fail 6 Apr 2017 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint outer (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint outer (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,793 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both rear outer drive shaft UJ's

Wiper smearing screen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 46,789 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive blow (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in both rear outer drive shaft UJ's

Wiper smearing screen

Pass 26 May 2015 46,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 46,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,948 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Slight play in o/s steering track rod

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 44,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,587 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,743 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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ASZ 3501 is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ASZ 3501, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASZ 3501 registered?

ASZ 3501 is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is ASZ 3501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASZ 3501 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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