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BBV 308Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,535 mi
Last recorded75,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBV 308Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no horn relay

o/s hand brake lower effort

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,535 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no horn relay

o/s hand brake lower effort

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,145 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,703 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 73,393 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 73,393 miles

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

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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BBV 308Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 BBV 308Y, 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 43 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBV 308Y registered?

BBV 308Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is BBV 308Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBV 308Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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