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C115 GVU

1986 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Tvr Tasmin63,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 GVU
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 65,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 65,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 65,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 65,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 64,761 miles

Air Mixture Screw Adjusted On Air Flow Meter for Emissions Reasons

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No Side Repeaters Fitted at Time of Test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 64,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Locking tabs not peened over (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure Lower steering coloum top UJ (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Earth strap around front anti roll bar

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Unable to fully check wheel bearing due to brake binding (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No side repeaters fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake caliper lock tabs not peened over (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint insecure under osf wheel arch (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air pipe from air mass metre to engine loose at time off test

earth strap wrapped around front anti roll bar at time of test

no side repeaters fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,472 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 64,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,114 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,113 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 62,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,330 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,296 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,850 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,426 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,776 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 59,776 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C115 GVU is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 63,897 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 C115 GVU, 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 40 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C115 GVU registered?

C115 GVU is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C115 GVU safe to buy?

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