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B19 DBE

1985 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Tvr Tasmin75,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DBE
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 79,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 78,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 78,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 78,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R Wheel bearing is getting noisy.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some play in the o/s/r and n/s/r outer universal joints.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some wear in o/s/r joint on o/s/r drive shaft.

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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B19 DBE is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B19 DBE, 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 B19 DBE registered?

B19 DBE is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B19 DBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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