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BFR 785Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,898 mi
Last recorded13,898 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 785Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,898 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 13,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 13,731 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BFR 785Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFR 785Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFR 785Y registered?

BFR 785Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 25 February 1983.

Is BFR 785Y safe to buy?

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