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BTJ 285X

1982 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,393 mi
Last recorded50,393 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Tvr Tasmin64,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTJ 285X
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,393 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 49,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,107 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,125 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,984 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 45,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BTJ 285X is a 1982 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,001 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 BTJ 285X, 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 44 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTJ 285X registered?

BTJ 285X is a 1982 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 26 January 1982.

Is BTJ 285X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTJ 285X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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