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C28 ASC

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,443 mi
Last recorded56,443 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 ASC
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 54,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,154 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 53,153 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,092 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,069 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 52,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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C28 ASC is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,818 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 C28 ASC, 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 37 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C28 ASC registered?

C28 ASC is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C28 ASC safe to buy?

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