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B7 VRK

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,611 mi
Last recorded50,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VRK
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,611 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,611 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,990 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,869 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,868 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,270 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 39,263 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 39,113 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 39,113 miles

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

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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B7 VRK is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B7 VRK, 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.

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What year was B7 VRK registered?

B7 VRK is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is B7 VRK safe to buy?

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