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B285 UUA

1984 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,730 mi
Last recorded61,730 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Tvr Tasmin62,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 UUA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 61,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 61,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,965 miles

battery insecure, which will fail on next MOT

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 55,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 53,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,254 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,254 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,226 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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B285 UUA is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1984 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 62,143 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 B285 UUA, 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 42 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B285 UUA is a 1984 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 19 October 1984.

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