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AXZ 390

1985 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,566 mi
Last recorded5,566 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Tvr Tasmin75,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 390
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 5,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 4,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 4,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 3,514 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 2,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 2,889 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 2,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,247 miles

Exhaust noisy Benefit of doubt has been given as I do not have a similar vehicle on site to compare. (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Cherry bombs fitted to near & offside (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Near & Offside wheels where jacked up with a manual jack due to the low height of the exhaust system

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,653 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,653 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,606 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 97,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,250 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 97,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 95,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,179 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011
Fail 5 Sep 2011 91,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,166 miles

serious oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,142 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

serious oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,504 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,500 miles

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

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

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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AXZ 390 is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 75,908 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 AXZ 390, 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 41 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AXZ 390 registered?

AXZ 390 is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 30 November 1985.

Is AXZ 390 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 390 shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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