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BFR 788Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,614 mi
Last recorded46,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFR 788Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,614 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

park light staying on

slight body damage to o/s seatbelt buckle

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,590 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 46,432 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 788Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Red 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 788Y, 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 788Y registered?

BFR 788Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is BFR 788Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFR 788Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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